Ryan Johnston

Dec 19, 2011 by Ryan Johnston

It is no secret: I have a son. He is four years old, and his name is Isaac Thor Johnston. I am proud of him, and I love him. But most...

Sep 26, 2011 by Ryan Johnston

In almost every ordination board meeting, the inevitable question arises, “Will you share with us your call to the ministry?” On many...

Jun 27, 2011 by Ryan Johnston

In my last article I attempted to answer the following question, “Whose responsibility is church growth?” I answered this question by...

May 5, 2011 by Ryan Johnston

Every day junk mail floods church mailboxes luring pastors to jump on the church growth bandwagon. Information on the topic...

Feb 24, 2011 by Ryan Johnston

When it comes to discipline in the Christian life, many believers feel that it is more drudgery than discipline. Prayer is seemingly...

Dec 20, 2010 by Ryan Johnston

Over the last several decades a consensus has emerged among the market-driven and seeker sensitive, that the “traditional” church is...

Sep 28, 2010 by Ryan Johnston

Among the myriad of responsibilities that come with pastoral ministry, preaching stands head and shoulders above the rest in...

Jul 19, 2010 by Ryan Johnston

Review by Ryan Johnston Don’t Wimp Out Ministry is difficult. Even more daunting is ministry in the 21st century as people...

Apr 12, 2010 by Ryan Johnston

The Church, above all else, should mirror the character and attributes of God. Sadly many churches do not. Instead of appealing to...