Session 4 – Rick Holland

Pastoral ministry is not for wimps. It’s not a social alternative to another job in the world. It is the must crushing endeavor a human being can undertake. It is all about exalting the Great Shepherd and diminishing the under-shepherd. 4-Holland General Session.pdf

Session 3 – John MacArthur

Look at the church like the Lord of the church looks at it. This is the most serious work you will ever be engaged in — this is nothing to trifle with. 3-MacArthur General Session.pdf

Session 2 – Tom Pennington

What do you believe is the greatest danger to your ministry? Perhaps a family problem. Or divisive church member. Or a disgruntled elder or a staff member living in a sinful life of shame. Those are very real dangers. But the greatest danger to our souls and our ministries is our own pride. 2-Pennington General […]

Hardy – The Marks of Godly Leadership

Leadership is not optional. It is essential. Take away leadership and vision wanes and people will drift away. What kind of leader ought we to be? What does God expect of leaders? Hardy Leadership.pdf

Live streaming from the Shepherds’ Conference

Couldn’t make it to the Shepherds’ Conference? You can still enjoy the general sessions with live streaming.

Session 1 — Phil Johnson

We need to renounce the postmodern quest for innovation and go back to Paul’s simple philosophy, preach the Word. 1-Johnson General Session.pdf

At the conference

We’re at the conference, in our seats (far left), the first books have been purchased, and the excitement is building. John MacArthur preaches first this morning.

Shepherds’ Conference — Wednesday’s book of the day

A little last-minute surfing last night yielded the revelation of the first book of the day at the Shepherds’ Conference. This is Wednesday’s special: [Shared by shepconf.]

Off to the Shepherds’ Conference

Today is the day. This morning we are leaving for the Shepherds’ Conference. As often as I’ve been, I always am still very excited to go. It’s the excellent teaching, the sweet fellowship with friends new and old, the making of a good memory with my father (who has attended with me the past several […]

Shepherds’ Conference banners are up…

…which means that the conference will start soon! Our flights leave Tuesday morning. Can’t wait.

Shepherds’ Conference registration has begun

Registration for the 2011 Shepherds’ Conference has begun. Cost is still $300 and the general session speakers this year are the same as the past few years: John MacArthur, Al Mohler, Steve Lawson, Tom Pennington, Rick Holland, and Phil Johnson. It’s a great lineup of speakers and should be a great time of encouragement. You […]

Bring the Book!

This morning we read Nehemiah 8, which is the passage that was the basis for Steve Lawson’s sermon “Bring the Book!” at the Shepherds’ Conference a few years ago. It is a really outstanding sermon. You may download it here. (It really is worth the hour or so it will take you to listen to […]

It is good for you…

Suffering appears in many different forms. As many different lives as there are, so there are that many different kinds and degrees of suffering. One thing we might be assured of, however. Every person will experience some measure of suffering in life. For the believer, the suffering is an examination to see if he will […]

Shepherds’ Conference audio

The audio from almost all the sessions of last week’s Shepherds’ Conference has now been posted (only three of the 38 sessions have not been posted). You can download all the audio for free here. The notes from the workshops are typically posted within a few weeks; you will be able to find them here. […]

Shepherds’ Conference recap

The Shepherds’ Conference is always a highlight for me, and one of the things I look forward to is reflecting over what I heard over those days — of assimilating a few ideas that will stimulate me spiritually to greater godliness and provided direction for ministry decisions in coming days. To that end, here are […]