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.

On Spiritual Formation Done Right, Part 1

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Three powerful posts on the same topic popped up in my Google Reader. The first one is from some kid named Chris Guin (strange last name) who’s in Boston and about to see his dad on vacation. Remarkably precocious that … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? The “Gospel” and “Kingdom” in Acts, Part 2

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul before the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:7-11) After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of … Continue reading →

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MDR: A Reader’s Question

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I received this email from a reader. Your input would be appreciated. Jay, I need your advice on an issue concerning divorce.  Let me first give you the background. Growing up I was taught the “traditional” view of MDR. Basically, the … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Elders Meeting — and New Poll

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

PROPOSAL A two-day seminar in Tuscaloosa, Alabama beginning Friday morning and ending Saturday at 5:00, to make certain our guests can return home in time for church on Sunday. Classes would be taught by elders, ministers, and members at the … Continue reading →

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Church Finances and Business: The Annual Review

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

This is from a great post by Todd Rhoades at “Monday Morning Insight” regarding how to conduct a periodic review of church employees. But before getting to Todd’s advice, some background thoughts. 1. Many elderships don’t do annual reviews of … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? The “Gospel” and “Kingdom” in Acts, Part 1

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Acts is, of course, Luke’s sequel to the Gospel According to Luke. I figure it would help us better understand Luke’s “gospel of the kingdom” if we see how the words are used in Acts. The words are used lots … Continue reading →

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Youth Ministry: What I Would Have Done Differently

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jay F Guin

This is from an article by Chris Folmsbee, former youth minister, titled “If I Were to Do It Again.” •    Act theologically before methodologically •    Be more of a spiritual director than a program director •    Hire a parent to … Continue reading →

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What Is the “Gospel”? The “Gospel” According to Luke, Part 4

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Little children (Luke 18:15-17)  People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to … Continue reading →

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Second Elder Training Poll

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

For the last two weeks, I’ve had a poll on elder training at the top of the blog. The results are in. 88% of those answering would like additional training beyond the excellent, one-day per year ElderLink program offered by ACU … Continue reading →

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Ministers Guilty of Sexual Sin: This Month’s Christian Chronicle

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

This month’s Christian Chronicle has a fascinating article about how to deal with a minister caught in sexual sin. Now, until you’ve had to deal with this, you likely don’t appreciate how truly terrible these situations are. And while there … Continue reading →

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