What’s good for the goose is good for the gander: train your men & women alike

Several women in our church are about to take up some theological training, which is exciting. Including me, we have five men in membership who

What do we mean by ‘pastorally gifted’?

When considering ministry, or looking at people for ministry, I’ve heard lots of people comment – words to the effect – ‘he’s pastorally gifted’ or

Don’t play your people out of position

Football is back on the telly. I’m pleased about that; my wife is not. But she is a good woman and is happy to indulge

The best kind of gift

We’re coming up to Christmas and, no doubt, you’re beginning to think of all the gifts for the various people you ought to be giving.

What are spiritual gifts?

During some study of this question several years ago, I came across Ken Berding’s book What are Spiritual Gifts? I continue to find the view he advances