Ask Pastor John

What role should art play in the church and the Christian life? A Christian theology of art considers God as an artist who commands creativity from his creation.

How do you preach joy in God when you have almost no feeling of it? Pastor John gives some helpful counsel for pastors struggling to experience joy in the Lord.

Pastor John addresses the struggles of spiritual dryness and burnout within ministry. He emphasizes the need for persistent prayer and engagement with scripture to rekindle a sense of awe for God. The discussion highlights the value of seeking divine encounters to combat feelings of emptiness, encouraging resilience and joy in pastoral work. This journey through the complexities of faith aims to inspire those facing similar challenges to find renewed purpose and excitement in their calling.

What are you looking for in your Bible reading? Do you hope mainly to glean life principles or to be shaped by what you see of God's glory?

What does godly leadership look like? Christian Leadership is acting and speaking to create a following toward a goal, all defined by the Bible.

Pastor John offers practical help for Christians who want to write poetry but don’t know how to start.

Pastor John introduces definite atonement, the doctrine that Christ’s death accomplished a real salvation for a definite group of men and women.

What are the fundamental truths that youth leaders and pastors should drill into the hearts of young people today?

Our joy does not only glorify God when we feel happy and carefree. God is also glorified when we cling to his supreme worth in the midst of pain.

Should Christians pursue joy in God, or should they wait for God to simply give it to them? Pastor John clarifies our call to rejoice in the Lord.