The Everyday Pastor

How to Use Confessions and Church Covenants in Ministry

Episode Summary

Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan make the case for recovering confessions of faith and church covenants as practical pastoral tools for discipleship, unity, and church health.

Episode Notes

Confessions of faith and church covenants can sound outdated—but they may be more important than ever. 

Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore the historic role of confessions, how they protect churches from theological drift, and why church covenants help Christians live together as a real spiritual family. They also discuss Christian freedom, doctrinal boundaries, and how pastors can wisely shepherd churches without demanding agreement on every issue. 
 

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