So much of what is written on leadership speaks to the importance of being relevant—smart, innovative, accomplished. But true leaders are about powerlessness and humility, taking on a Christ-like irrelevance.
Author: John Johnson
John Johnson is the former lead pastor at Village Church in Portland, OR. Presently, he is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Western Seminary and devoted to writing.
Ministry Transitions
Eventually we all transition—either from one ministry to the next, ministry to retirement, or life to death. We hope we have made a difference—a positive difference!
Reflections on ETS 2017
Every year in the Fall, evangelical theologians gather from around the world to present instructive and challenging papers on a variety of important topics. This year, several hundred papers were presented. Some were outstanding. Others were a bit hard to comprehend.
A Time to be Vigilant
Are we training leaders who will not capitulate—who stand by the gospel and speak with grace? Will we respectfully respond to dismissive voices with the courage of conviction?
Let Me Make This Clear
Not everyone is a writer, but everyone communicates every day. Sometimes with precision. But let’s face it, often our language has more of the character of an unfortunate spill. And in seminary, it’s time to learn exactness.