I am excited to recommend these articles to you today. Simply click on the title of the articles. Your browser will open the article for you to read.
* The Reform of First Baptist Church of Durham
This account of God’s work in this historic church is told by the pastor, Andrew Davis. Andy and I studied together in doctoral church history courses at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary back in the day. I recall the first time I met Andy. We were seated next to each other in a seminar on Martin Luther led by Dr. Marvin Anderson. Few people do I respect as much as I do Andy. Seldom have I been around somebody with a great combination of a scholarly mind with a deep devotion to the Lord. I love his views on the church and the role of the pastor. You would do well to regularly listen to his sermons at the website of First Baptist Church.
This article is part of the new IX Marks eJournal.
* Dude, Where’s Your Bride?
Kevin DeYoung offers up a strong and clear challenge to men and the church.
* The Simplest Thing I Ever Learned About Leadership
Jon Acuff shares a short lesson he learned from his father about leadership. It involves riding a bicycle.
* If a Leader Falls
R.C. Sproul Jr. answers a common question about men like me who have sinned mightily while serving as a pastor.
* The Heavenly Man – Free Audiobook Download 
Throughout the month of November, Christian Audio is providing a free audio book (no strings attached). I have downloaded my copy and have been mesmerized as I listen to the story of Brother Yun known as The Heavenly Man. Brother Yun is a leader in the Chinese house church movement. He has been imprisoned and tortured by Chinese authorities. But more importantly he has been used mightily by God. You will be brought to your knees in prayer as you listen to the account of this man encountering Jesus in his life and ministry.
Prayer means that we have turned away from relying on our own techniques and are simply trusting in God’s power.
–Andrew Davis
