Academic Publication
CJPTM
The Cornerstone Journal of Pastoral Theology and Ministry
Pastorally rooted, academically rigorous resources for pastors, theologians, and church leaders — published annually by The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary.
"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."
Published Volumes
Three volumes available — each as a free PDF and a purchasable print edition.
Featured Articles
- The Dangers of Eclecticism in Counseling
- On the Use and Misuse of Common Grace in Christian Counseling
- Παρακαλέω: The "Gift" of Biblical Counseling
- Change Them?…Into What?
- Helping Christians Overcome Sexual Sin
Pastoral Insights
- Why Pastors Must Pursue Excellence in Biblical Counseling
- Mind vs. Brain: Gaining Biblical Clarity on the Difference
- The Sufficiency of Christ Through His Body: The Local Church as the Ideal Ecosystem for Counseling
- The Sufficiency of Scripture for Counseling: Evidence from Oahu, Hawaii
Book Reviews
- Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel — Gaye B. Clark (Crossway, 2023)Roderick Phillips
- Loneliness: Don't Hate It or Waste It. Redeem It — Steve DeWitt (Moody, 2024)Christopher Gee
- Competent to Counsel — Jay E. Adams (Baker, 1970)Bruce Blakey
- A Call to Clarity: Critical Issues in Contemporary Biblical Counseling — Heath Lambert, ed. (First Press, 2024)Cliff McManis
- A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling — Wayne Mack (Shepherd Press, 2021)James Street
- How to Help People Change — Jay E. Adams (Zondervan, 1986)David Tong
- A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence — Alan Fadling (IVP, 2024)Patrick Lacson
Featured Articles
- Philosophy of Theological Education for the Pastor-Professor: A Case Study
- Leading Your People in a Biblical Theology of Work
- The Necessity of a Plurality of Elders in Local Church Leadership
- Pastoral Authority and the Word of God
- The Necessity of Love in Pastoral Leadership
- The Indicative/Imperative Construct as a Pastoral Tool for Spiritual Formation
Pastoral Insights
- The Aim of Effective Pastoral Leadership: Beholding the Glory of Christ
- Staying Power for Pastoral Ministry
- The Pastor's Duty: Leading by Teaching
Review Article
- In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration — William Lane CraigCliff McManis
Book Reviews
- Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing — Jonathan Leeman (Crossway, 2023)Tim Ingrum
- Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church — Paul David Tripp (Crossway, 2023)Daniel D. Arcilla
- Church For Everyone: Building A Multi-Inclusive Community For Emerging Generations — Dan Kreiss & Efrem Smith (IVP, 2024)Patrick Lacson
- Dispensational Hermeneutics — Michael J. Vlach (Theological Studies Press, 2023)Charlie Nason
Featured Articles
- Exalting Christ: The Legacy of Steve Fernandez
- Pastor-Theologians Who Exalt Christ
- A Bibliology that Exalts Christ
- Apologetics that Exalts Christ
- Preaching that Exalts Christ
Review Article
- Reprobation and God's Sovereignty (Kregel, 2022)Cliff McManis
Book Reviews
- The Path to Being a Pastor — Bobby Jamison (Crossway, 2021)Austin Thompson
- The Care of Souls — Harold L. Senkbeil (Lexham, 2019)Tim Ingrum
- The Pastor's Bookshelf — Austin Carty & Thomas G. Long (2022)Ryan Rippee
- From Isolation to Community — Myles Werntz (Baker, 2022)Derek J. Brown
Interested in Contributing?
The CJPTM welcomes submissions from pastors, scholars, and theologians committed to the local church and the sufficiency of Scripture.
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