Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.… Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (Romans 12:9, 13–14 NIV)

This is Paul O. Wendland's reaction to Keith C. Wessel's "See How They Love One Another! The Ministry of Compassion in Scripture and Early Christianity to 300 AD" for 2022 Symposium on Compassion Ministry.

This is Jonathan A. Micheel's reaction to Glen L. Thompson's "Christian Compassion Through the Centuries" for 2022 Symposium on Compassion Ministry.

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. ...

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:10 NIV)

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 Robert E. Wendland's reaction to James C. Danell's "The Freedom of a Christian and Treatise on Good Works" for 2020 Symposium on Martin Luther’s 1520 Treatises.