The Dawn Treader

Sermons from Christ The King Presbyterian Church (PCA) are available on podcast.

Tune in to hear preaching that is Christ centered, gospel driven, kingdom minded, reformed, and missional.  If you gravitate toward the theological grid of John Piper and Tim Keller, then this is your sort of church.  Christ The King is located in southwest Roanoke, if you want to hear the sermons live ;)  Introduce yourself to Mr. Dawntreader when you come.

Check out guest minister Shawn Slate's sermon on being missional.  How does the demoniac figure into a missional mindset?  Tune in your Ipod, start downloading, and find out.

The presbytery of Mississippi PC(USA) responded to the infamous P.U.P (aka "recommendation 5 of the Peace, Unity, and Purity Task Force Report") ruling at the PC(USA)'s recent General Assembly.  The resolution passed by a 90 percent vote!

I read an interesting letter written by John Armstrong entitled “A Prayer for the PCA with Hope That It Will Thrive in the Next Generation”  Armstrong expresses his concern for a great denomination like the PCA.  His concern is about the PCA's continual focus on doctrinal hair splitting.

I cringe when I read accounts like this :

But the PCA seems conflicted about which conflicts truly matter. Just a few days ago a brother told me of an interview he had with a PCA search committee. The very first question they asked him was: “What is your position on the six literal days of Genesis?”

We are forming a new PCA church in Roanoke.  I have been thinking of my top seven questions to ask the pastoral candidates ... if'n I get a chance to ask them.  Here they are:

1. What aspect of ministry fuels your passion?
2. What aspect of ministry drains your batteries the most?
3. Have you been through Sonship?
4. Who are the mentors in your life right now, and what drew you to them?
5. How do you develop leaders ... explain what that looks like.
6. What is the best book you have read this past year?
7. Do you golf?  If not, how do you have fun?

There is a new PCA church forming in Roanoke, Virginia.  We will be located in the southwest part of Roanoke county.  We are looking for a pastor.  Let me know if you are a candidate, or know someone who is.

Thanks to those of you who attended the "Contending For the Faith" conference at Friendly Hills Church PCA this past weekend.

I was privileged to teach two breakout sessions.   I met some neat folks who love Jesus Christ, love truth, and want to go public with their worldview.  I was encouraged by the good turnout ... especially among college age believers.

Praise be to God!

Thanks also to Joe Wirtz, Maurice Hagar and Regis Nicoll for teaching strong breakout sessions.   I attended Joe's session (it was outstanding) and heard rave reviews about Maurice's and Regis' sessions. The Centurions were well represented.  Dr. Jim Tonkowich also did a terrific job in his talks on the Christian mind.  The third talk, "heaven is not our home" was particularly thought provoking for me.

Thanks to Don and Karen Barefoot for their hospitality, and Ed Purgason and the CRIC committee for their energy and perserverance in putting on this project.  Well done!

Finally, thanks to my nephew Bryan Strelow for coming along with me.  I look forward to the day when I get to sit in the audience and watch you teach others about loving God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.