Jimmy and Joe recorded another episode while in NZ all centered on the need and value of assessment. Who should be assessed and for what? Pastors? Church planters? Deacons? Ministry leaders? What are assessors examining when assessing people for ministry? What advice do the guys give to those who are assessing as well as those who are being assessed? Plus, the guys explain how Joe ruined their trip to NZ by breaking, losing, and stealing stuff along the way. Our Sponsor Logos Bible Software has just released Logos 8, the newest version of the best Bible study software available. If you aren’t familiar with Logos, think of it as a suite of digital tools, a robust theological library, and a powerful search engine fine-tuned for Bible study. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a base package (25% for upgraders) plus 5 books (up to $175 in value). Head over to www.logos.com/doctrine, place your order, and use the coupon code DOCANDDEVO8 at check out. For all the links and show notes head over to www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/assessmentsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today the guys decide to vent in this hour long episode. Yes, the steam has been building up this year, and this episode is likely offend some friends. What is triggering the JoFo? 1) Christian leaders spending so much time on the issue of women preaching while simultaneously remaining relatively silent on the issue of sexual abuse in the church, 2) bad pastoral care, 3) ungodly church discipline, and 4) mature men losing their focus. Plus, Joe defends skinny jeans? Skip the banter, including Joe’s crazy Portland story, by going to the 7:00 minute mark.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Though only a small portion of our content addresses current controversies, when it is particularly relevant to us, or the church we serve, we jump in and talk it out. On this bonus episode we discuss the recent change in the Acts 29 Network. Steve Timmis (CEO) is out, and Christianity Today published an article on this transition, including accusations against the leadership of Timmis. Joe and Jimmy try to keep it real while addressing these accusations and the related issues in general. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/timmisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands