David Gundersen

Jul 14, 2024 | theaquilareport.com | David Gundersen

Sunday mornings are a special time in a church’s life. Yet they can also become routine. As elders, we must remember our Sunday gatherings are teeming with sacred opportunities. We can rejoice with those who rejoice, strengthen those who falter, welcome in the lost, improve our many ministries, spark new ideas, and partner as a team during the special season God’s given us as fellow elders. May you find joy in this honorable task.

Jul 6, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Matt Smethurst |David Gundersen |Justin Taylor |Wendy Alsup

Imagine an ordinary church. We’ll call it Riverside Community. Certain folks in the congregation are respected, though for different reasons. Andre is the most successful businessman. Steve is the biggest giver. Ken can fix anything. Charlie has been around for 40 years. Miguel hopes to eventually become a pastor. Is any of them qualified to be a deacon? Advertise on TGCOne of the tragedies in church life today is the lack of attention given to what biblical deacons are—and aren’t.

Jul 5, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Russell Galloway |David Gundersen |Rob Smith |Justin Taylor

A surprisingly large number of conservative intellectuals in the United States are Roman Catholic. Consider, for example, that six of the nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are Catholics. Many of these public intellectuals are converts from Protestant Christianity. This leaves some with the sense that the Protestant tradition is somehow deficient.

Jul 4, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Mark Vroegop |David Gundersen |Rob Smith |Justin Taylor

I’ll admit it. I don’t like to wait. “Does anyone?” you might ask. You’re probably right, especially in our fast-paced society filled with immediate app notifications and financial incentives for restaurants and retail stores to shorten wait times. A disdain for any delay appears normal—even encouraged. Advertise on TGCHowever, my struggle with waiting seems hardwired in me. My personality tends toward getting things done, and I love the feeling of a completed to-do list. I’m biased toward action.

Jun 30, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | David Gundersen |Dan Doriani |Brett McCracken |Trevin Wax

The elders of God’s church are called to shepherd his flock (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1–3). We should know, feed, lead, and protect Christ’s sheep (John 10:11–18). Because elders greatly influence a church’s health, God will hold us accountable (Heb. 13:17; Titus 1:5). Yet a healthy Christian community is also a joy to lead (Heb. 13:17). We’re stretched toward Christlikeness as we imitate our good Shepherd (John 10:11–18; 1 Tim. 4:15).