Mark Stirling, Author at Testing

Mark Stirling

Mark Stirling is Director of the Chalmers Institute and part of the leadership of Cornerstone St Andrews. He is a former medical doctor and holds a PhD in Biblical Studies from St Andrews University.

UP0035: What Can I do if I’ve Exercised my Power Sinfully?

Audio

What can I do if I have used my power for my own ends? What can I do if I have power but have failed to take responsibility and use it properly? Mark Stirling gives some practical pointers.

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0034: Should Christians Avoid Power?

Audio

We're often warned about money, sex, and power – they're dangerous and addictive. But is power something Christian leaders should avoid?

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0033: How Does Jesus Teach Us About Power?

Audio

Mark Stirling looks at Jesus' teaching to his disciples about power.

Tags: Church, Jesus, Pastoral

UP0031: What Is The Nature Of Spiritual Authority and How Is it Open to Abuse?

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Mark Stirling looks at the nature of authority in Christian leadership and challenges us to think about how easily it can be twisted.

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0032 What Is Power in the Bible and what is it for?

Audio

Mark Stirling shows us that biblically, power is for the purpose of humble service.

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Mark Stirling

UP0035: What Can I do if I’ve Exercised my Power Sinfully?

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0034: Should Christians Avoid Power?

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0033: How Does Jesus Teach Us About Power?

Tags: Church, Jesus, Pastoral

UP0031: What Is The Nature Of Spiritual Authority and How Is it Open to Abuse?

Tags: Church, Pastoral, Sin and Evil

UP0032 What Is Power in the Bible and what is it for?

Tags: Church, Pastoral

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