The Carpenter's Toolbox is a collection of articles on topics related to the ministry of The Carpenter's Apprentices.
The Apprentice's Notebook offers teaching and insight on the topics of discipleship, calling, character and the gifts of the Spirit. The Apostle's Journey, The Prophet's Mantle, The Preacher's Soapbox, The Shepherd's Staff, and The Teacher's Blackboard provide teaching on the practice of what is sometimes called the "fivefold" ministry. They include such topics as the gift, work, personality, and heart of those who are called to these areas of service in the church. The Warrior's Sword is offered as encouragement and teaching to those called to the support ministries of helps, intercession, and healing. The Psalmist's Song provides insight into the practice of worship leading and the writing of songs of praise and worship to the Lord.
Current Articles
The Teacher's Blackboard - Volume 1, Issue 3
Teaching and Discipleship: The Example of Paul, Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos
- By Larry Loring
Discipleship is not about keeping others in a constant state of dependency to the mentor or retaining permanent oversight of one's disciples; it is about passing on to them the power, authority and tools necessary for them to perform the work of the kingdom to which they are called, and then releasing them to do so as led by the Spirit. [more...]
The Apostle's Journey - Volume 1, Issue 2
Passing the Baton - By Larry Loring
Ministry is like a relay race. No one individual can win - the baton must be passed so that someone else can run the race. [more...]
The Prophet's Mantle - Volume 1, Issue 4
Discipling the Prophet - By Larry Loring
She wanted the Lord's best for her child; her husband, though himself a servant of the Lord who loved her deeply, was not the best the Lord had for Samuel. Not only was he uncertain in his priestly identity, his duties were limited to an annual event. Samuel was permanently dedicated to the Lord. But was Eli any better a choice? [more...]
The Apprentice's Notebook - Volume 1, Issue 3
Discipleship in the Garden
- By Larry Loring
Adam’s sin was that he foolishly did not “cling to” Eve in the exercise of his God-given duties, but re-united with her in the ungodly activity to which she was deceived. [more...]
The Psalmist's Song - Volume 1, Issue 3
The Fruit of True Worship: Extravagant Love
- By Larry Loring
Are you willing to ignore the hecklers? There will always be someone ready to accuse you of being "excessive" or "extreme" or "wasteful". How dare you worship the Lord for longer than 15 minutes on Sunday! [more...]
The Preacher's Soapbox - Volume 1, Issue 1
The Messenger and the Message - By Larry Loring
I believe the angels laughed - or at least smiled, communicating their message to the shepherds with light, happy, unburdened countenance. You cannot convey joy with a frown. [more...]
The Shepherd's Staff - Volume 1, Issue 1
The Heart of a Pastor - By Larry Loring
Being a pastor is not about organizing a church or gathering together a group of people for worship. The shepherd’s heart is all about having compassion for the weary and scattered, and a passionate desire to see them rested, refreshed and in unity. [more...]
The Warrior's Sword - Volume 1, Issue 1
SONstone and Moonstone - By Larry Loring
Several years ago I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, a lymphoma having no cure. Despite the proclamations of the doctors, I held on in faith to the Word’s promise of a healing covenant between God and me. [more...]
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