The purpose of the CJPTM is to provide pastors, theologians, and church leaders with pastorally rooted, academically rigorous resources that will equip them to better instruct, love, and shepherd Christ’s people.
2025 vol. 3 Biblical Counseling and the Sufficiency of Christ
Coming soon!
FEATURED ARTICLES
- The Dangers of Eclecticism in Counseling - Samuel Stephens
- On the Use and Misuse of Common Grace in Christian Counseling - Derek J. Brown
- Παρακαλέω: The “Gift” of Biblical Counseling - Cliff McManis
- Change Them?...Into What? - Jay E. Adams
- Helping Christians Overcome Sexual Sin - John Street
PASTORAL INSIGHTS
- Why Pastors Must Pursue Excellence in Biblical Counseling - Ken Schultz
- Mind vs. Brain: Gaining Biblical Clarity on the Difference - Greg E. Gifford
- The Sufficiency of Christ Through His Body: The Local Church as the Ideal Ecosystem for Counseling - David “Gunner” Gundersen
- The Sufficiency of Scripture for Counseling: Evidence from Oahu, Hawaii - J.R. Cueva
BOOK REVIEWS
- Gaye B. Clark. Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel (Crossway, 2023) - Reviewed by Roderick Phillips
- Steve DeWitt. Loneliness: Don’t Hate It or Waste It. Redeem It (Moody, 2024) - Reviewed by Christopher Gee
- Jay E. Adams, Competent to Counsel (Baker, 1970) - Reviewed by Bruce Blakey
- Heath Lambert, ed. A Call to Clarity: Critical Issues in Contemporary Biblical Counseling (First Press, 2024) - Reviewed by Cliff McManis
- Wayne Mack, A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling: Utilizing the 8 “I”s to Promote True Biblical Change (Shepherd Press, 2021) - Reviewed by James Street
- Jay E. Adams, How to Help People Change (Zondervan, 1986) - Reviewed by David Tong
- Alan Fadling, A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence (IVP, 2024) - Reviewed by Patrick Lacson
Below is list of the resources that you will find in this installment:
FEATURED ARTICLES
- “Philosophy of Theological Education for the Pastor-Professor: A Case Study” - Ryan L. Rippee
- “Leading Your People in a Biblical Theology of Work” - Derek J. Brown
- “The Necessity of a Plurality of Elders in Local Church Leadership” - Cliff McManis
- “Pastoral Authority and the Word of God” - Joshua Grauman
- “The Necessity of Love in Pastoral Leadership” - Gregory Stoever
- “The Indicative/Imperative Construct as a Pastoral Tool for Spiritual Formation” - Chris Oliveri
PASTORAL INSIGHTS
- “The Aim of Effective Pastoral Leadership: Beholding the Glory of Christ” - Wes Wade
- “Staying Power for Pastoral Ministry” - Ron Prosise
- “The Pastor’s Duty: Leading by Teaching” - Richard Andrew Zaman
REVIEW ARTICLE
- “In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig” - Reviewed by Cliff McManis
BOOK REVIEWS
- Jonathan Leeman. Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing (Crossway, 2023) - Reviewed by Tim Ingrum
- Paul David Tripp. Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church (Crossway, 2023) - Reviewed by Daniel D. Arcilla
- Dan Kreiss, Efrem Smith. Church For Everyone: Building A Multi-Inclusive Community For Emerging Generations (IVP, 2024) - Reviewed by Patrick Lacson
- Michael J. Vlach. Dispensational Hermeneutics: Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism’s Understanding of the Bible’s Storyline (Theological Studies Press, 2023) - Reviewed by Charlie Nason
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2023 vol. 1 Exalting Christ: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Steve Fernandez
We are pleased to announce that the first installment of The Cornerstone Journal of Pastoral Theology and Ministry is now available. You can read a free PDF version of the journal here:
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The purpose of the CJPTM is to provide pastors, theologians, and church leaders with pastorally rooted, academically rigorous resources that will equip them to better instruct, love, and shepherd Christ’s people. The theme of our first issue is, fittingly, “Exalting Christ: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Steve Fernandez.”
Below is list of the resources that you will find in this installment.
- Exalting Christ: The Legacy of Steve Fernandez | Ryan Rippee
- Pastor-Theologians Who Exalt Christ | Derek J. Brown
- A Bibliology that Exalts Christ | Michael Canham
- Apologetics that Exalts Christ | Cliff McManis
- Preaching that Exalts Christ | Todd Bolton
Book Reviews
- The Path to Being a Pastor by Bobby Jamison (Crossway, 2021) | Austin Thompson
- The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeil (Lexham, 2019) | Tim Ingrum
- The Pastor’s Bookshelf by Austin Carty and Thomas G. Long (2022) | Ryan Rippee
- From Isolation to Community by Myles Werntz (Baker, 2022) | Derek J. Brown
Review Article
- Reprobation and God’s Sovereignty (Kregel 2022) | Cliff McManis