Author Archives: Chaplainmike

The Evangelical Liturgy 1: The Worship Setting

RESOURCE: Excellent piece at CICW on designing worship space. NOTE: Someone asked where I got the liturgy bug as a Southern Baptist. Here is Highland Baptist Church, Louisville, where I was on staff for 3 years. From the Chancel. And exterior. New Covenant worship can take place any place and any time. There is noContinue reading “The Evangelical Liturgy 1: The Worship Setting”

A New Series: The Evangelical Liturgy: Introduction

I am beginning a series of brief (I hope) posts on the subject of “the evangelical liturgy.” In these posts, I am going to survey the basic elements of a traditional Protestant worship service in a traditional Protestant setting. I will offer abbreviated commentary on each of those elements, with a purpose of explaining andContinue reading “A New Series: The Evangelical Liturgy: Introduction”

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #152

This week: Church buildings pro and con. More Law/Gospel (Admit it. Some of you want to be a nun with a ruler.) Support the IM sponsors: New Reformation Press. New teaching available. Emmaus Retreat Center. A great place for your next group or individual retreat. E3 Sudan is church planting and training pastors in theContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #152”

Riffs: 08:12:09: Architecture for the Glory of God

UPDATE: This has been a great conversation, but we’re starting to get some drive-by comments with little substance. Keep the tone and content to a high standard please. WATCH: This short video- 8 minutes- of the building of a Gothic worship center for Covenant Presbyterian (PCA) church in Nashville. Don’t comment without watching, please. CovenantContinue reading “Riffs: 08:12:09: Architecture for the Glory of God”

The Devil’s Sermon

Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. Jesus is the constant mediator.Continue reading “The Devil’s Sermon”

Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: How Theology Changed Relationships

UPDATE II: And now the announcement is that this thread means I believe all theology is equally true. See, I 1) shouldn’t be letting you people tell your stories at all. It’s rejoicing in sin. 2) I should be preaching to all of you because right belief is the answer to everything. 3) and thenContinue reading “Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: How Theology Changed Relationships”

Your Mission: “Resacramentalize Evangelicalism”

UPDATE: Ryan Cordle hits a home run in his response to this piece. The discussion about the atheist’s report of attending a Planetshaker’s worship experience could be repeated a thousand times a week here at IM, and has been in various forms down through the 8 year history of this site. Our Irish Catholic friendContinue reading “Your Mission: “Resacramentalize Evangelicalism””

A Special Message From Michael For Any Church Seeking a Pastor

No. I’m not looking to change jobs. I have a friend I want to recommend. If you are interested in more information about my friend, write me at michael@internetmonk.com and I will mail current resumes, links to recent sermons and his blog posts. Please pray for my friend and his family. I’d love to sayContinue reading “A Special Message From Michael For Any Church Seeking a Pastor”

Riffs/Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Planetshaken, But Not Stirred

An atheist visits Planetshakers Church for the big show. This may be the best discussion starter you’ll see this year. If you want to take a measure of how evangelicals see their world, hand them this description of an atheist’s visit to a high-powered Australian megachurch. Read. Ask for responses. Take notes. I’ll be quiteContinue reading “Riffs/Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Planetshaken, But Not Stirred”