Many have asked for an update on how Katie is doing. In the past, I have avoided updates like this on my blog, but I thought it would be helpful.…
Default (Jeff McLain)
This category collects the general writings of Jeff McLain, centering on his reflections about the Lord’s Prayer, the call to lead a quiet life from 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, and his ministry at Water Street Mission and River Corner Church. Here, readers will find posts that don’t fit into other categories but still flow from Jeff’s journey as a pastor, writer, and sojourner pursuing simplicity, presence, and faithfulness in everyday life.
Seminary Ends and Ministry Begins: McIntosh’s Guide for Pastors
“Where can a pastor go to find answers to basic but essential questions about ministry?” Gary L. McIntosh asks early in The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors. Released in 2025…
Review: ESV Expository Commentary, Volume 9 (John–Acts)
There are three things I reach for more than anything else in the study — my coffee, my Bible, and a commentary. As someone whose daily rhythm is significantly shaped…
Connecting People to Church: Hospitality, Belonging, and Welcome
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…
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.…