Resources by Charlie Wingard
“Ministers must pray much, if they would be successful . . . Many good sermons are lost for lack of much prayer in study.” – Robert Traill in The Westminster Directory of Public Worship. Discussed by Mark Dever and Sinclair Ferguson (Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Heritage, 2008), 33.
Read MoreOrdained in 1961, Pastor Brister Ware has served as First Presbyterian Church’s Minister of Pastoral Care since 1983. Today Brister spoke to my preaching class about pastoral visitation. His lecture was full of godly wisdom and practical instruction, the fruit of a long and faithful life in ministry. Brister is an encouragement to me, and I am thankful for his caring example.
Read More“O RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, whom the world knoweth not, imprint thy fear in our hearts, which may chase away all wickedness and iniquity from us. Prepare our hearts to all good works, that we, depending on thy providence, and living under the shadow of thy wings, may be replenished with the abundance of thy blessings, promised and prepared for all those whom thou hast given to Jesus Christ thy Son. AMEN.” – Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter of 1595 (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2010), 64.
Read MoreRTS – Introduction to Preaching
I’ve never taught a more gratifying course than Introduction to Preaching. During the first half of the semester, men prepare their sermons; after spring break, they preach. Yesterday at Grace Chapel James Ritchey and Martin Antoon preached the first sermons of this year’s class. To watch the next generation of ministers deliver sermons that expound the text, exalt the Savior, and edify the congregation is a tangible reminder of God’s determination to provide his church with faithful shepherds.
Read MoreWhat a treat to have Nathan Henderson on campus today exploring opportunities to study at RTS Jackson! I was Nathan’s pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Nathan is majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University, and has a special interest in systematic theology.
Read MoreO ETERNAL GOD, grant unto us that thy holy name may always be magnified among us; and that thy mighty holy Word be so imprinted on our hearts, that we undertake nothing against thy godly will; to the intent that we continually depend on thy good providence, and be replenished with that joy that shall uphold our hope of all those good things which thou has promised to us through Jesus Christ. AMEN. – Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter of 1595 (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2010), 62.
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