Originally published in the Jan/Feb 2012 edition of FrontLine. Part 1 of 2. by Jim Berg Nothing weighs heavier on the heart of a pastor or Christian counselor than the news that a child has been sexually molested. The thought that one of “these little ones” should be offended by an adult prompts a mixture…
One of the most important roles the FBFI serves is as the endorsing agency for chaplains, both military and police. Part of the mission of Proclaim & Defend is to publish the good work done by our chaplains in proclaiming the gospel to men and women in these venues of service. The following is excerpted…
A few things that catch our interest this week: How to dress in church – former Wheaton President Duane Litfin argues that we need to dress up, not down, but sets no particular standard in “Clothing Matters” What does President Obama believe? An interesting interview from 2004, re-published recently, offers insight into the President’s belief…
Originally published the Jan/Feb 2012 edition of FrontLine. Part 2 of 2 – see here for Part 1. Recap from Part 1: Every church or other ministry ought to adopt a policy to help prevent child sexual abuse. Below are some ideas that can help with this process. Tailoring a Policy for Your Ministry Involve…
Originally published the Jan/Feb 2012 edition of FrontLine. Part 1 of 2. Every church or other ministry ought to adopt a policy to help prevent child sexual abuse. Below are some ideas that can help with this process. Tailoring a Policy for Your Ministry Although there are many model policies available, it is important that…
Our subject matter in this first month of Proclaim & Defend is certainly not one that we relish addressing. What minister of the gospel relishes talking about Protecting Our Children? We sympathize with Jude who felt compelled to write about contending for the faith when he would rather write about the common salvation. Our times…
The following appeal came to the FBFI from Jan Milton, director of Operation Renewed Hope. We offer it here for your consideration. If you are led of the Lord to assist, please contact Jan Milton at the address listed below: ~~~ February 22, 2012 Dear Sirs: For several years ORH has worked with the FBF. …
Spurgeon called it the “Minister’s Fainting Fits” in his classic Lectures to My Students. It is, yes I will use the word, the depression that preacher’s sometimes face. It is deep, miserable and desperate. It keeps him awake through the night in anguish of soul. He dare not talk of it to church members or…
The following article is excerpted from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of FrontLine. What We Are Learning David Shumate In Part 1, two common misconceptions of child abuse are discussed: Misconception 1: It can’t happen here. Misconception 2: Acts that do not involve actual intercourse are not “so-bad.” In Part 2, the following misconceptions are discussed:…
The following article is excerpted from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of FrontLine. What We Are Learning David Shumate In Part 1, two common misconceptions of child abuse are discussed: Misconception 1: It can’t happen here. Misconception 2: Acts that do not involve actual intercourse are not “so-bad.” Part 2 follows: ~~~ Misconception 3: Child sexual…