The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Manasseh was perhaps the worst king Judah had ever known. From the time he took the throne at the age of 12, “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites” (2 Chronicles 33:2). […]
Teach them
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Church leaders shoulder a great responsibility. Paul admonished the elders of the church in Ephesus to “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers” (Acts 20:28). Peter reminded his fellow shepherds of their accountability to the “Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter […]
Why win the lost?
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen As a young child my attempts at evangelism were confined mainly to the revival meetings my home church hosted. Often the visiting evangelist would encourage church members to “pick a night and pack a pew” during the crusade. I was especially eager to do this once I learned it […]
Leadership for the long haul
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Many of the notable leaders we read about in Scripture share a common characteristic. Think about Moses, Joshua, the judges, the prophets, the kings, and the apostles. The work of some may have been cut short by conquest or martyrdom, but the fact remains they led as long as […]
Starting strong and finishing well
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen The history of Israel recorded in 1 and 2 Kings shows how God’s people lived—and often suffered—under an ever-changing regime of rulers. Some were bad from the beginning and remained that way. Others started strong but later gave in to pride, power, or possessions. A few led faithfully and […]
