pastors' recommended Resources

Here, our pastors will share interesting links, writings, audio clips and other items that might be of benefit to you.

Dr. Mike Ross
Senior Pastor

Response & Info Links
Related to Charlotte Observer article about our Boy Scout Troop & Mormon leadership

The Manhattan Declaration
www.manhattandeclaration.org

Pastors' Prayer Breakfast for Men (PDF):
A Proverb for Lost Boys (Dec. 5, 2009)

Reformation Sunday Joint SBS Class:
The Legacy of John Calvin outline and related article

Recommended Reading:
PCA Position Paper on Receiving the Baptisms of Roman Catholics
Dialoguing with Roman Catholics
From sermon series on husbands & wives
John Calvin & the Reformation

"We're Glad You Asked" - Q&A section

Annual "50 Days of Prayer" devotionals:
2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013

The Light of the Psalms by Dr. Mike Ross

Sermons & Audio:
Sermon podcast / sermons online
The Covenant of Grace radio program
On the air - 9:00 a.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Sundays
WHVN (Heaven Radio) - 1240 AM and 104.3 FM

Pastor Bernie Lawrence
Senior Associate Pastor

Some books worth reading:
Sacred Marriage – Gary Thomas
Valley of Vision – Collection of Puritan Prayers
The Enemy Within – Kris Lundgaard
How People Change – Paul Tripp
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands – Paul Tripp
Uprooting Anger – Robert D. Jones
The Peacemaker – Ken Sande
Respectable Sins – Jerry Bridges
The Great Omission – Dallas Willard
Same Lake, Different Boat – Stephanie O. Hubach
Postmodern Times – A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture – Gene Edward Veith, Jr.
The Thought of God – Maurice Roberts
Connecting – The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life – Paul D. Stanley and J. Robert Clinton
Child of Divorce, Child of God – A Journey of Hope and Healing – Kristine Steakley

Pastor Gabe Sylvia
Young Families

Gabe's blog: www.bentworld.org
Bent World Broadcast (subscribe to podcast)

Mormonism vs. Christianity
Thoughts & Actions blog
Darkness to Light article
Contender Ministries link
Religion Facts

Recommended sites:
www.challies.com
www.ccef.org (for help in biblical counseling)
www.monergism.com (Reformed clearinghouse; topics, articles and studies for all areas of Christian life)

Articles: Steps to Lasting Forgiveness

"What about Joel Osteen?"
Helpful critiques of his teaching.

Interesting Article
Click here

Short video critique of John Macarthur:
YouTube

Full length recording of a radio broadcast/podcast called the White Horse Inn.
YouTube

PDF critique:
Click here

Book review of "Better a Better You":
Click here

Pastor Bruce Creswell
Senior Adults

Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals
Bible Bulletin Board
Grace Gems - A Treasury of Ageless, Sovereign Grace, Devotional Writings
Grace Online Library - sermons & articles
Monergism.com
Phil Johnson’s Bookmarks - theology resources & other Christian links
Sermon Audio.com
Legistalker - the latest online activity of Congress members

Blogs
Between Two Worlds - A Mix of Theology, Philosophy, Politics & Culture
In Light of the Gospel
Theology in Verse - Hymns, Sacred Poems & Other Theological Musings
Shepherd of the Sheep
Miscellanies - A Cross-centered blog
Top 100 Church Blogs

Pastor Kris Decker
Student Families

Seek the City - www.seekthecity.com

Ridge Haven Summer Camps (PCA's camp & conference center)
For students entering 3rd through 12th grade
www.ridgehaven.org

Pastor Andrew Holbrook
Campus Ministries

Recommended reads:
Lost Art of Disciple Making - Leroy Eims
Desiring God - John Piper
Knowing God -J.I. Packer

Resource:
www.cocharlotte.org
www.blueletterbible.com
www.joshuaproject.net

Pastor Mike Miller
Outreach & Missions

www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor
A good site for info about current issues dealing with theology, church life and current events

www.desiringgod.org
Resourcing church leaders and other Christians to help develop a passion for God and His kingdom

www.joshuaproject.net
Helpful website to inform about the unfinished work of the church…unreached people groups, state of the Gospel proclamation, etc.

www.persecution.com
The Voice of the Martyrs is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide.