Author Archives: rgpriest

The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross by Patrick Schreiner My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another volume in the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series from Crossway. Like many I am sure I have … Continue reading →

Becoming a Welcoming Church by Thom S. Rainer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Early in my ministry I was used to hearing churches say we are a friendly church. And this was partly true. They were very friendly to … Continue reading →

Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing by Vern Sheridan Poythress My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all let me say this book is PACKED with information and detail. I went in thinking I had a grasp on … Continue reading →

The Apologetics Study Bible: Understand Why You Believe by Anonymous My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Apologetics Study Bible is the latest addition from Holman and the Christian Standard Bible. As its name suggests this is a very specific … Continue reading →

CSB Disciple’s Study Bible, Hardcover by Anonymous My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Disciples Study Bible from Broadman and Holman is another in a growing line of Study Bibles. This bible is built around the Christian Standard Bible and … Continue reading →

Before I begin, let me give a quick introduction. I pastored various churches from 1987 until 2006, when I stepped away from Pastoral ministry. I remain very involved in a local church serving as a Worship Leader and Elder. I … Continue reading →

H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. by Brad Lomenick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Brad has joined the list of those providing writing on leadership for a wide audience. I will say there was not a lot … Continue reading →

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent book on how to read/study your Bible. This is a valuable resource to address an skill that seems widely missing in todays church. Too many of us are … Continue reading →