Author Archives: Jay F Guin

About Jay F Guin

My name is Jay Guin, and I’m a retired elder. I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace about 18 years ago. I’ve spoken at the Pepperdine, Lipscomb, ACU, Harding, and Tulsa lectureships and at ElderLink. My wife’s name is Denise, and I have four sons, Chris, Jonathan, Tyler, and Philip. I have two grandchildren. And I practice law.

Ministers Guilty of Sexual Sin: Lessons from Penn State Etc.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is longer than usual but very important. I’m an elder and I’m a lawyer. I counsel churches about all sorts of things, in both capacities. And sexual sin by a leader — a minister or even an elder — … Continue reading →

Posted in Sexual Ethics, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline (Romans 14 and Galatians)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Tim wrote, Despite Paul’s efforts to the contrary, jews and gentiles remained at odds over issues such as food sacrificed to idols and circumcision (Galatians). To believe that one position held by Paul trumps another, or visa versa, refuses to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Disciplines, Romans, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Another Way to Do Youth Ministry Campus Ministry Ministry: Some Thought Questions

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Tim Schmoyer, at “Life in Student Ministry,” has posted “6 Ways to Integrate Teens into Your Church.” Here are the six — 1. Serve in the church service. 2. Invite teenagers to youth leader meetings. 3. Encourage your Sr. Pastor … Continue reading →

Posted in Multi-generational/Orange Ministry, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

It’s Thanksgiving! Three Church of Christ Practices I’m Grateful For

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Even better than Christmas. It takes much less preparation — but yet it requires some serious investment of time. Families travel across continents to be together on Thanksgiving — even if they don’t much like … Continue reading →

Posted in Churches of Christ, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 3 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Offense Some who oppose the instrument would argue that they are “offended” by the instrument, a concept taken from the KJV translation — (Rom 14:20-21 KJV) 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; … Continue reading →

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Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 2 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Stumbling blocks (Rom 14:13b ESV) 13b rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Paul is ever the pastor, and while he is very concerned that we not divide over differences, he … Continue reading →

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Community Disciplines: Community Disciplines: Romans on Discipline, Part 2 (chapter 14b)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Romans 14 is quite controversial in the Churches of Christ today, because it runs so contrary to much of our preaching. (Rom 14:6 ESV)  6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Disciplines, Romans, Uncategorized | 34 Comments

Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 5 (The Holy Laundromat)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This one is entirely experimental, as described in a comment by reader Adam several weeks ago. Here is my wife’s idea – and I think it’s brilliant!! … Laundromats exist in low-income, neglected areas. Laundromats are already a meeting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Missional Christianity, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Attractional vs. Missional: A Presentation by Alan Hirsch, Part 4 (The Trailer Park Small Group)

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is a tough one to write about — because it makes me feel small. Let me explain. A friend of mine, a little older than me, and his wife raised two children they adopted as infants. I think the … Continue reading →

Posted in Missional Christianity, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

It’s Friday! Top 10 Reasons Why Tim Tebow Isn’t Like Jesus

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Okay. I’ll admit it. I’m a Tim Tebow fan. Even though he played for Florida and knocked Alabama out of the national championship race a few years ago. The guy can play. At the college level. But he’s not Jesus. … Continue reading →

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