In Connecting People to Church (2025), Gary L. McIntosh remarks, “Evangelism without connection produces spiritual orphans; connection without evangelism produces a stagnant club” (McIntosh 2025, 1). The image of the…
Author: Jeff McLain
Jeff writes about the Quiet Way—a life shaped by the Lord’s Prayer, spiritual disciplines, and sustaining habits—exploring theology at the intersections of everyday life and the scriptures' invitation to lead a quiet life. After graduating with two masters from Fuller Seminary and an MBA from City Vision University, Jeff is now pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University.
The Solo Pastor: A Book for Weary Pastors in Small Churches
In 2023, Baker Books released The Solo Pastor by Gary L. McIntosh. This book is a practical guide for pastors leading churches with limited staff, resources, and support systems. Drawing…
A Pastoral Triad: Three Distinct Books, One Pastoral Conversation with Gary L. McIntosh
Gary L. McIntosh may have started my ecclesiological deconstruction before I knew I was constructing anything. I will talk about that later. For that, I need to thank Gary L.…
A Prayer To Resist the Age (Matthew 6:9-13)
The pattern of prayer, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13, teaches us to fix our lives and minds on God through specific, theological, and confessional petitions. It is not…
Blessings and Benedictions from Scripture for the Church
A few years ago, I read through the Old and New Testaments looking for blessings and benedictions to use at the beginning or end of sermon messages and prayers. Occasionally,…