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BCL Online Picks — May 14, 2026
How much vulnerability should pastors show from the pulpit? Why is receiving correction so difficult? Is one faithful Christian life more “significant” than another? What are “the interests of Christ”? Find out in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — April 23, 2026
Do longer prayers make for better prayers? Can Christian ethics stand without Christianity? Are God’s promises to Abraham tied to modern geopolitics? Find out in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — April 2, 2026
Read about Easter’s origins, true and false blessedness, covenant signs, the risks of preaching, religious liberty, a holistic vision of education, and more in this week’s online picks!
Measuring Your Ministry—a Warning and an Encouragement
When we fix our attention on “results” in Christian ministry—size, numbers, and outcomes—we risk shifting our focus away from God and onto ourselves, making our own “impact” the measure that matters most.
Is Your Pastor Preaching the Gospel or Something Else?
The church proclaims the way to be saved from the wrath of God because of sin. What happens when pastors focus on social justice and politics instead of preaching the gospel?
5 Reasons Why We Should Sing Psalms and Hymns in Church
Does your congregation sing psalms and hymns during the church service? Here are five reasons why it’s good to do.
Your Online Pastor Doesn’t Love You the Way Your Local Pastor Does
Local church pastors used to be highly respected, but now they are just one voice that is often drowned out by the guy with multiple books, podcasts, and conference appearances. Why is this a serious concern for Christ’s church?
Should Pastors Preach Topical Sermons?
Should pastors preach topically or should they preach chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, through books of the Bible?
Things I Wish I’d Known about Pastoring a Church When I Was Young
Here is some practical advice from a seasoned minister to help young men who are just starting out in pastoral ministry.