Men with Chests

The last several days, I have either been preparing for the Shepherd’s Conference or as is true at the moment, I am here absorbing.  What a blessing.

The first day John MacArthur preached on Biblical separation.  It has been a long time since I have heard a solid Biblical view on Christian separation. It was encouraging and refreshing!  This was followed up that evening on integrity.

Tom Pennington and Rick Holland were equally engaging and encouraging.

This morning in the Q&A we got a goot look at the heart of John.  There is a heart for ministry and a heart to minister in clear humility to pastor, hence, The Shepherd’s Conference.

I know there will be those that will say I am bordering on hero worship.  Nothing could be further form the truth. I am here for two reasons:

1.  The content of Biblical theology especially the implications of soteriology in ministry.

2.  The fellowship of pastors who have the same heart of the Gospel message.

I just thought of a third reason and perhaps the most important; that God would do a greater work in my heart for the cause and glory of Christ.

- Michael Holtzinger