Drew Goodmanson – Pastor at Kaleo Church in San Diego

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James Harleman – Pastor at Mars Hill Church (Lake City)

Jonathan Dodson – Pastor at Austin City Life

Spirit-Led Ecclesiology: Following the Spirit Through Church-Planting

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The Total Church Training took place on March 9, 2009 at Mars Hill’s Ballard campus presented by Steve Timmis, Re:Lit Author and Director of Acts 29 Western Europe.

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The Pastor As Scholar

A Personal Journey

April 23, 2009

John Piper

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The Scholar As Pastor

April 23, 2009

D. A. Carson

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Discussion with Piper and Carson

The Pastor As Scholar and the Scholar As Pastor

April 23, 2009

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Official TGC09 Program (download pdf)

Tim Keller – The Grand Demythologizer: The Gospel and Idolatry

John Piper – Feed the Flame of God’s Gift: Unashamed Courage in the Gospel

Phil Ryken – The Pattern of Sound Words

Mark Driscoll – Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

K. Edward Copeland – Shadowlands: Pitfalls and Parodies of Gospel-Centered Ministry

Bryan Chapell – Preach the Word!

Ajith Fernando – Gospel-Faithful Mission in the New Christendom

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Ligon Duncan – Finishing Well

Don Carson – That By All Means I Might Win Some: Faithfulness and Flexibility in Gospel Proclamation

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Joshua Harris – Ministering in a Church-Hopping Society

C. J. Mahaney – The Pastor’s Charge

Thabiti Anyabwile – The Decline of African-American Theology

Steven Chin – Working Faithfully Under a Senior Pastor

Buster Brown – Preaching in a Christianized Culture

Graham Cole – Homosexuality and the Bible: Texts, Hermeneutics, and Pastoral Wisdom

K. Edward Copeland and Charlie Dates – Mentoring Younger Pastors

Crawford Loritts – Staying Faithful, Staying Relevant: The Use and Abuse of Polemical Preaching

Colin Smith – Transformational Expository Preaching

Jeff Louie – Gospel and Community: Definitions and Crucial Issues

Erwin Lutzer – Finishing Well in Life and Ministry

Tom Nelson and Matt Perman – The Gospel and Money

Stephen Um – On Ministry and Revolving Doors: Practical Challenges and Ideas for Ministry in a Mobile Society

Sandy Willson – Gospel Mission to the World: Arrogance or Love?

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I’ve been meaning to start tearing through Grudem’s magnum opus on Systematic Theology over the past few years, just haven’t found the time. I just found out that audio versions of Dr. Grudem’s lessons in his Christian Essentials class (taken from his book) are free online. This is a goldmine for someone like me who has a lot of time throughout the day for audio and little spare time for reading. I’m nerding out about this. What an amazing resource available to the church, and all for free. Unreal.

Here is the link to all of his messages:

Christian Essentials: Systematic Theology

TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK TO

BENEFIT FROM A CONFERENCE

by Donald Whitney, author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

I’ve had the privilege of attending countless conferences and other special events. Some were primarily inspirational, others were mainly instructive, and many were for the purpose of conducting business, hearing reports, and connecting with people. They usually last from half-a-day to several days in length. Afterward, however-regardless of how much I enjoyed myself or how profitable the experience seemed at the time-I often reflect upon the resources I’ve devoted to attendance and wonder if I have benefited from the conference/event as much as I could have. Having invested hours or days of my life in this way, I want to know that it’s been time well spent. To better ensure good stewardship of the opportunity, I have developed these ten questions.

1. What’s the single most important truth I have learned at this conference/event?
2. What’s the most important thing in my life that will be different or I will attempt to change as a result of attending this conference/event?
3. What’s the next step I should take to incorporate this change into my life?
4. What’s the single most important resource I should acquire at or after this conference/event?
5. When will I begin to read/listen to/utilize this resource?
6. Who is one person at this conference/event with whom I should discuss this conference/event?
7. Who is one person after this conference/event with whom I should discuss something from this conference/event?
8. Who is the one person at this conference/event I most need to encourage?
9. Who is someone who has helped to organize or serve at this conference/event who deserves a word of gratitude and would be encouraged to know of the impact of this conference/event in my life?
10. What’s one thing I should pray about for myself and for others as a result of this conference/event?

TEN QUESTIONS TO DIAGNOSE

YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH

by Donald Whitney

1. Do You Thirst for God? (click to read online)
2. Are You Governed Increasingly by God’s Word?
3. Are You More Loving?
4. Are You More Sensitive to God’s Presence?
5. Do You Have a Growing Concern for the Spiritual and Temporal Needs of Others?
6. Do You Delight in the Bride of Christ?
7. Are the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life Increasingly Important to You?
8. Do You Still Grieve Over Sin?
9. Are You a Quicker Forgiver?
10. Do You Yearn for Heaven and to Be With Jesus?

“This truly inspiring volume plumbs beneath external performance to stir up our heartfelt devotion to God.”-Moody Magazine

I’m looking forward to meeting some of my heroes in the faith and soaking in the beauty of the Gospel at this conference. Wondering if an official  chapter of the Gospel Coalition in the Portland area has been established yet…

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The theme of this Conference gets to the heart of the book of Second Timothy. As Paul is mentoring a young Timothy, he is communicating the great privilege of proclaiming the gospel to the world. In an age bereft of courageous leadership, declining biblical literacy, and rising cultural accommodation, a prophetic voice from the center is needed, a voice that faithfully speaks the ancient text to our contemporary context. This Conference seeks a renewal of faithful preaching that is rooted in the Scriptures and centered on the gospel.

The best of gospel-faithful ministry is not only taught, it is also caught. This was the practice of the Apostle Paul — the great missionary of the early church — who not only had much to say regarding what constitutes gospel-faithful ministry, but also had much to show of what it looked like in an individual life and in the life of the church. We see these two foci coming together harmoniously in Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth:

Therefore I urge you to imitate me. For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church (1 Corinthians 4:16-17; cf. 11:1; Philippians 3:17).

On 21-23 April 2009, The Gospel Coalition will hold its second National Conference on the theme, “Entrusted with the Gospel: Living the Vision of Second Timothy.” During these meetings we will seek to imitate Paul’s dual practice of show and tell.

The Plenary Sessions — led by John Piper, Phil Ryken, Mark Driscoll, K. Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell, and Ligon Duncan — will expound the book of Second Timothy. It is through these expositions that we hope to model the sort of preaching through Scripture of which the church is in need, while teaching the glories of this gospel of the blessed God that has been entrusted to the care of the church. Tim Keller and Don Carson will each give addresses that seek to situate gospel-faithful ministry in the currents of the twenty-first century, and Ajith Fernando will discuss the global challenges and priorities of gospel-faithful mission for the next Christendom. There will also be several workshops devoted to the faithful appropriation of text (Scripture) to context (contemporary issues).

While this Conference is aimed at pastors and students of pastoral ministry, all are welcome, and we encourage everyone to attend. Please join us on 21-23 April 2009 for “Entrusted with the Gospel.”

The conference will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Conference Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018.

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More resources for Men:

1. Sermons

• Men and Masculinity – Proverbs is a book written by older men (particularly a father) to younger men (particularly a son) for the purpose of raising masculine men. (Proverbs)

• His Garden – King Solomon and his bride celebrated their love in the Song of Songs-and then he betrayed her hundreds of times over. The first day of a marriage is important, but not as important as the last day. (Song of Songs 3:6-5:1)

• The Sword and the Trowel – We must make sure to continually defend that which we’ve been called to build-whether it be our marriage, family, business, and/or ministry. (Nehemiah 4:15-23)

• Fall: God Judges – The story of our first father, the curse we’ve inherited and perpetuated, and the only hope for redemption. (Doctrine series)

• God’s Hand in Our Luck – Meet Boaz, whose masculine strength serves to protect and provide for Ruth from their very first providential meeting. (Ruth 2:1-13)

• Fathers and Fighting – How does the godly man respond when the world around him becomes complacent about parenting for the glory of the Lord? (Nehemiah 13:23-31)

• The Revelation of Jesus’ Sickle – God is patient and gracious, but one day Jesus will ride into battle to destroy sinners. The only thing that can save you is Jesus’ blood. (Revelation 14)

• Jacob Wrestles With God – God blessed Jacob, but their physical struggle demonstrates that God could have easily and justly harmed or killed him at any point. (Genesis 32)

• The One Woman Man – The qualifications for church eldership include helpful standards for all men, namely a commitment to one woman for life (1 Timothy 3:1-7).

2. Lectures

• Men and Marriage – Pastor Bill Clem addresses the married men at Mars Hill Church’s Basic Training event.

• Sex for Singles – Pastor Bill Clem addresses the single men at Mars Hill Church’s Basic Training event.

• Reverse-Engineering Your Life – What do you want your life to look like? It’s not going to happen by accident. Pastor Mark Driscoll explains how to be make a plan.

• Parable of the Talents – Pastor Jamie Munson draws stewardship principles from Matthew 25:14-30.

• The Biblical Mandate on the Man – Pastor Scott Thomas addresses church leaders at an Acts 29 event.

• The OX: Qualifications of a Church Planter – Pastor Mark Driscoll explains the work it takes to plant Jesus-honoring churches. It’s hard work, but it can change the world.

3. Video Clips

• Vegas Bachelor Party – Pastor Mark answers the question: “My boyfriend went to Vegas for a bachelor party. He went to a strip club. Do I have the right to be mad?”

• Boyfriends Fearful of Commitment – Pastor Mark answers the question: “I’m a single gal who’s dated guys who were physically ready for marriage but too fearful of commitment. Advice?”

• Confront Dad Who Looks at Porn? – Pastor Mark answers the question: “I suspect my 71-year-old dad is looking at porn. I’m afraid that if I bring it up it will hurt my mom. Any suggestions?”

• Ashley’s Advice for Daddies – Pastor Mark’s daughter offers tips for dads.

• Husbands Protect Their Wives – Biblical headship means “he gets hit by the car.” You make sure that she is safe.

4. Books and Articles

• Porn Again Christian – A free ebook that deals frankly with the topics of pornography, masturbation, lust, sexual sin, etc.

• Five Dangers for Young Men – 19th century preacher J.C. Ryle’s timeless advice for young men.

• Al Lobaina’s Blog – Life and times of a Christian soldier who served five years in the army with tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. (The Resurgence)

• Financial Training Articles – A series of posts that provide practical advise for building a budget, buying a home, creating a spending plan, etc.

Preach to Change Them In Their Seats – Tim Keller

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Why Cities Matter – Tim Keller

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Relate to the Culture – Tim Keller

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