This essay is intended to be a cool gospel drink—and in rich measure! A man rooted in the gospel will bear gospel fruits in his ministry. He must be filled with the confidence of Christ if he is to put his hand to overseeing ...

The church in America is trending neo-gnostic with her spiritualizing tendencies. One often hears Christians relegate the human body to little more than a shell for the soul. The incarnation and the resurrection of Jesus ...

Depression and anxiety, dysfunction and despair, fatigue and burnout are no stranger in our congregations. Sadly, they are also no stranger in our ministerium. This essay will explore the emotional wellbeing of the pastor. ...

This is David F. Bivens's reaction to Jonathan E. Scharf's "I Believe that I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Pastor Cares for His Body" for 2021 Symposium on Pastoral Wellness.

This is John D. Schuetze's reaction to Benjamin S. Kohls's "Emotional Wellness: Holistic Care for God's Workmanship" for 2021 Symposium on Pastoral Wellness.

This is Stephen H. Geiger's reaction to Mark A. Paustian's "I Am Convinced: A Devotional Appropriation of Romans 8 to the Life of the Pastor" for 2021 Symposium on Pastoral Wellness.