Category Archives: Pastors

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards: A Review

Posted on June 24, 2013 by David Porter

I’ve often heard reference made to Gene Edwards’ A Tale of Three Kings, but it wasn’t until I found it in a used bookstore recently that I took the opportunity to read it.  It is a classic book, and by … Continue reading →

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Rumors of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson: A Review

Posted on July 25, 2011 by David Porter

The title of this book, Rumors of God, caught my attention as soon as I saw it on the list.  Whitehead and Tyson are friends, both pastors, yet in quite different contexts.  They ask questions that most earnest Christians struggle … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Response to Ministry Bullying

Posted on May 26, 2011 by David Porter

After writing about Ministry Bullying, in which I linked to another article online, I’ve given some thought to a response.  A few verses from the Bible seem pertinent to the issue.  As I dwell on it more and more, it … Continue reading →

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Quitting Church by Julia Duin

Posted on November 23, 2010 by David Porter

What a book!  The subtitle is: Why the Faithful Are Fleeing and What to Do about it.  Julia Duin is no lightweight either.  She is the religion editor for the Washington Times.  She writes out of personal experience.  Duin came to … Continue reading →

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