by Leroy Hurt | Oct 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is crowdfunding like grant management?Apparently, Steve Wozniak has stopped participating in crowdfunding projects because he can’t see how the money is being spent. Among other things he said in an interview is this: “I’ve actually turned away from...
by Leroy Hurt | Sep 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pastors, shepherds of minds. Here’s a challenging statement: “…all Christians are to be theologians.” Your pastor wants to bring out the theologian in you. How does Peter Beck do it for his congregation? Dwell on this: “…my mantra has become...
by Leroy Hurt | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is your pastor wondering about developing an academic/scholarly side to his ministry? Here are some points made in an interview about finding that path:”I’ve always loved being very involved in the church and teaching in the academy. I’ve never really drawn a...
by Leroy Hurt | Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pastors versus scholarsAre the two in conflict? One person answers the question by doing both, pastoring, editing for The Gospel Coalition, and teaching as an adjunct professor at a seminary. He’s also part of a long-term academic project. Along the way,...
by Leroy Hurt | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pay attention to your mind. Here’s an organization dedicated to theological scholarship, the Evangelical Theology Society. Scholars like these generate ideas that filter into the mainstream and shape the thinking of lay people. While it’s important for...