Recommended Resources
The following are resources we have found helpful and recommend for your spiritual growth.
The English Standard Version is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer.…It is ideally suited for in-depth study of the Bible. Indeed, with its emphasis on literary excellence, the ESV is equally suited for public reading and preaching, for private reading and reflection, for both academic and devotional study, and for Scripture memorization.
—Preface to the ESV Bible (English Standard Version)
The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in BC and Yukon (Fellowship Pacific) is a diverse group of 100 partner churches and organizations located throughout BC and the Yukon who have joined together to achieve an unforgettable God-honouring impact within our communities and beyond.
—Fellowship Pacific Vision Statement
As a broadly Reformed network of churches, The Gospel Coalition encourages and educates current and next-generation Christian leaders by advocating gospel-centered principles and practices that glorify the Savior and do good to those for whom he shed his life’s blood. A biblically grounded and united mission is the only enduring future for the church. We desire to champion the gospel of Jesus Christ with clarity, compassion, courage, and joy—gladly linking hearts with fellow believers across denominational, ethnic, and class lines. We invite all Christians to join us in an effort to renew the contemporary church in the ancient gospel of Christ so that we truly speak and live for him in a way that clearly communicates to our age.
—Don Carson and Tim Keller, Founders of The Gospel Coalition
Our mission is to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church by thinking biblically about the issues of living. We accomplish this mission through a synergy of teaching, counseling, writing, mentoring, conference speaking, and consulting—all arising out of a commitment to be a people who express our faith in prayerful dependency on the Lord.
—CCEF Mission Statement
9Marks exists to equip church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches.
—About 9Marks
Desiring God exists to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. The lead teacher of this ministry is John Piper. Resources include Ask Pastor John; Look at the Book studies; Solid Joys devotional readings; and thousands of articles, sermons, books, and podcasts.
The online home of Tim Challies, blogger, author, and book reviewer. Tim worships and serves as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario, and is a co-founder of Cruciform Press.
The Briefing is a daily podcast on current events by Dr. Albert Mohler, Jr. Dr. Mohler serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary — the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. He has written nine books and authored thousands of articles on a wide range of topics.