In the last video, Eric Watkins, while discussing postmodernism, referred to musicians as “the pastors of the soul” for many, including himself before he was a Christian. This final installment takes a fascinating look at the message those musicians preach to countless lost people. From their “gospel” to their eschatology, Eric dissects how music, particularly […]
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On The Frontlines: Watkins on Postmodernism & Music
Part Analysis. Part Testimony. Eric Watkins takes a look at postmodernism and music from an insider perspective that no other OPC pastor could give. Not just a critique, Eric’s analysis sheds light on how it’s important for us to understand why a certain style of music resonates with many, and how it relates to reaching […]
On the Frontlines: Eric Watkins on Postmodernism
Earlier in the year, we ran a series of videos with Eric Watkins discussing church planting, evangelism, and related matters. We have a short series remaining from that interview where Eric discusses various aspects of postmodernism–an area of focus in his postgraduate studies. In this first video, Eric lays out an overview of the impact […]
The Shape of Evangelistic Prayer – John Shaw
Recently, John Shaw published an article in Tabletalk magazine (Ligonier Ministries). The title in the magazine is “Prayer That Matters,” but as you will see if you read the article, the emphasis is on evangelistic prayer. The setting of the prayer discussed is an evangelistic setting and John was thinking about how it applies to […]
Podcast Episode #6 (John Shaw Part 3 of 3)
John Shaw is the OPC General Secretary of Home Missions. He is a former church planter in St. Paul, MN that now (along with the Committee) oversees OPC church planting. In this episode, John discusses some very practical matters for churches to grow in their ability to reach and welcome people. Everyone will profit from […]
10 Things: Part 10 – Sermon Series Video
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things: Part 9 – Sermon Series Intro Handout
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]