Monthly Archives: February 2011

The foundation for personal growth

Posted on February 26, 2011 by chrisjlbennett

Reading the chapter on Stress (of all things!) in Peter White’s excellent book, The effective pastor (the best all-round, Biblical, believing, sensible, realistic book on the work of a pastor that I’ve come across) prompted the following meditation on the … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll’s visit to London

Posted on February 12, 2011 by chrisjlbennett

So Mark Driscoll is coming to London to speak at the London Men’s Convention on 7th May!  I’m delighted and will soon be booking my place.  But I know not all my brethren will share my attitude – he’s known … Continue reading →

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Learning from different others

Posted on February 11, 2011 by chrisjlbennett

I went today to the Alpha Leadership conference at HTB.  I couldn’t make it yesterday but got to the 5 sessions today.  I don’t like loud worship music that’s so loud I can’t hear myself sing; and I’m not keen … Continue reading →

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The best reason for reading and praying

Posted on February 3, 2011 by chrisjlbennett

I read an excellent article the other day by Paul Grimmond in The Briefing for January 2009 (yes, I’m way behind on reading them, but they’re worth it most of the time) about so-called Quiet Times (of Bible reading, prayer, … Continue reading →

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How a minister can win his people’s confidence

Posted on February 3, 2011 by chrisjlbennett

I lecture part-time at London Theological Seminary, and it has often struck me that here is a good man in seminary, who sooner or later should be able to do an excellent work of leading a church; but as I … Continue reading →

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