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Ross Ferguson

3 months

Grace saves us (Eph 2:8) Grace justifies us (Titus 3:7) Grace calls us (Gal 1:15) Grace strengthens us (2 Tim 2:1) Grace helps us (Heb 4:6) Grace grows us (2 Peter 3:18) Grace is gifted to us (Eph 4:7) Grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9)

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

5 years

We help run FISH at Lincoln Baptist, a program to feed children during the school holidays in the Monks Abbey area in Lincoln. Astounding that families simply can’t afford to feed their children in the holidays. Something not right about that!

Karen Lee

@Karen_karenelee

5 years

27% of children in Lincoln are living in poverty; this report notes that "the increase in child poverty in working families was widely anticipated and could have been avoided" ..in a supposedly civilised country this is a damning indictment on the current Tory government

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Over the last 10 years I have served as: Sole Pastor Associate Pastor Lead Pastor Senior Pastor When I first started out, I thought the first element of this title was important. What I have learned is that the second element is by far the most significant.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

When it comes to church vacancies not being filled, I hear a lot - “they expect too much for too little pay.” Yet I think it more “I’m not willing to serve unless I have all my needs and dreams met.” A call to ministry is not dependent on the salary you want, the title you think…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

@BenZeisloft @rcsprouljr If you were taking them down, I would not then screenshot.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

First semester of us both studying!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 months

Heading back to the UK for a week! Friends and family generously paid for the whole trip! Praise Jesus!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

With everyone debating about Christmas Day services at church … in 10 years of ministry in the UK, we have had a Christmas Day service every year. It’s not a debate, it’s what we do. Celebrating Jesus together just makes sense… still love you if you don’t go on Christmas Day!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

So I have now lost 23lbs and moved from an XL to L. Still want to lose 7 more lbs but well on my way.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 month

In helping with ministry placement... Churches - state your financial package on job description (including actual figures & benefits) Applicants - drill down on what you can really live off (not just what would be ideal), the figure is often lower than you realize!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Tears, that is the response to hearing Christ preached and the beauty of singing “It is well with my soul” #FTC22

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 months

Attended Lampeter Evangelical Church in Wales yesterday. A wonderful village church with services in both English and Welsh. Pray for them in 2024 as they faithfully preach the Gospel!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

Two years ago today we went to the American Consulate to get our visa to move to the US. We left a growing church, a comfortable life and a settled environment because we were convinced that God was calling us to study, to prepare, to rest and to serve in a new way. For not a…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

#9marksmbts “After the church service, spend 15 minutes speaking to only people you don’t recognise… then speak to your friends” @geoffchang - reminder that the church should be an example of Jesus welcoming people to the Kingdom

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

Leah turned 11 today and requested ice-cream instead of a cake.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

Coveting your prayers! After a consistent high Temp and now a continues dry cough, our eldest likely has Covid-19. As a family we will be isolating for the next 14 days. This picture was taken last year, pray her smile continues throughout this time!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 month

If you are preaching on Easter Sunday - don’t be clever and try preach something new or different. Preach the resurrection with joy and conviction. Preach the risen Lord Jesus!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

I love chapel at @MBTS , we sing together, pray together and learn together. My favourite thing to do is simply stand and listen to my fellow brothers & sisters sing!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 months

There is a difference between knowing stuff about Jesus, and KNOWING Jesus. “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you” Job 42:5

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

If your Joy of knowing Jesus is diminished when life does not go the way you wanted, then your joy was not in Jesus but in your dreams/goals/hopes. Focus on Jesus, that He really is Joy Inexpressible!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

Parents night at school tonight! My questions for the teachers are: - is my daughter kind and gentle to others? - is my daughter showing effort and willing to learn? - is my daughter a friend to others? Yes I care for their grades, but their character is more important!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

@wash_lks2 @washingborough Mr. O’Rourke you are a legend! I am incredibly impressed by this letter to the children!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

@jasorourke @washingborough thank you for being a fantastic school for our kids! They love food, love eating healthy and we are abundantly blessed to have teachers and senior staff who care deeply. Thank you!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

Found out I will be preaching at @MBTS @SpurgeonColl chapel service on November 15th. Excited to make much of Jesus & to declare the beauty of the Gospel to the students of this fine institute! If you are in KC area, come at 10am. I would love to see you there! @forthechurch

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 years

Has anyone got @pj_schreiner visual word? Thoughts? Would you recommend as a gift? Want to bless someone with it

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 years

Proud husband moment - Having rolled up her sleeves to work in the school since Sept, at the height of lockdown Miriam will keep working at lunchtimes but will extend her hours to be a 1-2-1 support for a pupil in the school. Blessed to be her husband! @washingborough

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

9 months

Three girls (aged 8 and 10) using very different methods to note take during the sermon - encourage your children to engage by note taking and don’t limit them to one particular method.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

It is 20 years today since dad died. It never gets easier, and today is hard.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

Preaching class today… When presenting the Gospel story of Christs death, burial and resurrection there is no need to look at notes - you know the story! Look into the eyes of the people and plead them to come to Jesus!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

On Sunday night @jaredcwilson shared at our monthly PTC residency evening: “Preaching is not an information transfer. It might be initially, but its aim is more to the heart. The desire is to lead people to worship God” Worship, not knowledge is the aim!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 years

@AndrewTRoycroft @AdamMerrivale Witnessed my alcoholic father transform when meeting Jesus. I wanted what he had. He took me to Jesus and showed me that transformation was possible by the love of Jesus. At the age of 8, I met Jesus, my father by my side. Generations of alcoholics stopped that day! All for Jesus

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

#9marksmbts “Faith comes from hearing” @MarkDever @MBTS we must go and tell, for how can they have faith if nobody tells them of the message of Jesus Christ?

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Hope for Evangelism #9marksmbts @MBTS Discouragement: I failed! Hope: God justifies! Discouragement: Nothing is happening! Hope God is sovereign! Discouragement: It’s overwhelming! Hope: God gives us a family! Discouragement: Rejection Hope: God Vindicates

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Thank you @MBTS for every chapel service this semester!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 months

Leah is at her first conference #READY24 at @SpurgeonColl - great to spend time with her last night and talk about what she learned. The best part was to see her excitement about how many people her age were there, she is not alone in her faith!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

When will a faculty member get that half court shot? @joeyallendazole got close, but we still wait to crown the half court champion… @SpurgeonMBB @SpurgeonColl

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Morning prayer for @MBTS , @forthechurch , @SpurgeonColl , @MBTSGlobal , @MBTSStudentLife

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 months

Through the last 2 years of living on support we have not missed a single meal, a single bill or a single payment. Praise be to Jesus! He supplies all our needs.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

5 months

A rare family photo 👍

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

5 years

6 individuals who were homeless attended church today, they had not eaten in days. We were able to give them food - to help us continue serving our community we need your vote - — @YMCALincs @CKilleavy @P3SOTLincs @KarenLeeMP @mintlanecafe @AccessLincoln

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

you are called to youth ministry - then do youth ministry. If you are called to collegiate ministry - then do collegiate ministry. If you are called to the pastorate - then be a pastor. We need to stop using different roles as stepping stones. Pursue your calling, not jobs!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

£130 in Facebook ads across 90 days resulted in a reach of 20,000 and engagement of 11,000. Over 2000 watched a the full length of the sermon/devotional shared and the page gained 141 likes. Advice for churches - make room in your budget for online ads!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Academic Advising planning how we can serve the students of @MBTS @MBTSGlobal @SpurgeonColl @ZacharySalsbury

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 months

Make sure to follow @forthechurch podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast. If you already follow, repost to let others know. @jaredcwilson @MBTS @institute_ftc @SpurgeonColl

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 months

Great to hear @jdcarswell10 and @10ofthoseusa on the @forthechurch podcast this week! You absolutely should listen to this episode and help your church have good Christian resources to read @jaredcwilson @MBTS

Episode 245: Resourcing Your Church | For The Church

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

Tomorrow is the 7th of November, and it also happens to be the @SpurgeonMBB first home Basketball game. So, here are 7 reasons why you should come out and support the team (in no particular order): 1. Community – if you are at @SpurgeonColl or @MBTS , you are not alone! Come and…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Our Advent reading as a family - we live in the hope of Christs certain return!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

I’ve hit that point in my sermon prep for this Sunday! The point where the message is bursting at the seems and I’m excited to preach the good news. It’s welling up, it’s overflowing and in anticipation of what the Lord will do I am excited!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

5 years

Incredibly proud to be married to Miriam - today she saw a stab victim on the ground and rushed into the middle of the scene, took charge and gave treatment until the ambulance arrived. #amazingwife

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

It has been a year since I joined the pulpit supply team at @MBTS , so here are 14 Benefits of Pulpit Supply

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Don’t skip church today!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Yesterday I found out who an anonymous twitter troll was, who had sent not the nicest tweets/messages my way. By Gods grace, I pray for them today!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

@jaredcwilson speaking tonight on “Why Gospel Centrality” with seven reasons why we center on the Gospel from 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1. We are forgetful. 2. It is of first importance. 3. The Gospel most glorified God. 4. Most appropriate for brokenness. 5. Only means of subverting…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

That’s a wrap on our first Live Advising session! @MBTS @ZacharySalsbury @MBTSStudentLife @SpurgeonColl

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

In restoring Peter, Jesus did not go first to the task (Feed/tend the sheep). Instead, He went to whether Peter loved Him or not. Friends, love Jesus before you attempt to do any "task" for Him!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 years

@RPSinStirling making sure the kids can get to school tomorrow!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

@LincolnNorthPol shout out to our local officers! They are doing a phenomenal job in what is an extremely difficult time! Comment a 👍 to thank them!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 months

Part of my role at @MBTS is to help students search and apply for ministry roles - if you serve on a search committee: What do you want to see on resumes? What do you not want to see?

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

@MBTS @SpurgeonColl one of my ideas was taken up… Irn Bru is now being sold at the Tomlinson Cafe! YES!!!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

New mailbag ep dropped today! @jaredcwilson answer your questions - from patriotic services to serving alongside individuals with disabilities! Oh and @MattMBarrett gets a mention… @jaredcwilson wants your new book! @forthechurch @MBTS

Episode 227: FTC Mailbag | For The Church

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

Leah has continued to struggle today. She has been coughing a lot and feeling very weak. Temperature remaining above 38c still. Keep praying. She is on day 3 like this.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

15 years today! Praise Jesus… what a wonderful marriage He has blessed us with.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

14 years today…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

@SpurgeonMBB WIN!!!! 97-93… a really tough game but our guys hustled! That makes it 4-0 Win streak at the start of the season! @SpurgeonColl @SpurgeonKnights @MBTS

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 years

Friends - needing your prayers! I’m wiped, totally exhausted and still have much to do before Sunday! Pray as I write and finish off a sermon, a set of talks and prepare for our Nativity filming.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Finished my second class on Expository Preaching today @MBTS . Next up… Advanced Expository Preaching in Fall 23, which will wrap up 5 focused classes on preaching and pastoral ministry.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

SPURGEON KNIGHTS WIN!! 127-105 @SpurgeonColl @SpurgeonKnights @SpurgeonMBB @CoachLivezey

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Todays book talk with @jaredcwilson and @thebecky . Kudos to Becky for wearing the T…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

@LondonHatch They are at an age where they can confess sin, turn to Jesus and trust in Him for their salvation. My 9 year olds have both done so. Infants cannot, therefore 9 years olds undertake personal believers baptism where infants would take on a parents belief baptism (clunky…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

You are a church member before you are a pastor

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

#9marksmbts first session with @geoffchang talking about Spurgeon and Evangelism. @MBTS

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

What does it mean - I AM who I AM? 1.God never had a beginning! 2.God will never end! 3.God is absolute reality! 4.God is utterly independent! 5.All that is not God is secondary! 6.All the universe compared to God is nothing! 7.God is constant! 8.God is the…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

@TheSBCPlatform @SWBTS @SBTS @NOBTS @SEBTS @GatewaySeminary @MBTS Great to see MBTS staying strong on numbers.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

@jaredcwilson This is excellent - “Extraordinary Hospitality”

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

Two ministries close to my heart! @forthechurch and @10ofthoseusa ! It’s been a joy and privilege to serve with you both at @TGC #TGC23

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

@jaredcwilson and I are both at #tgc23 - come give us ideas for the @forthechurch podcast and let us know your favourite episode!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

This is gold from @jaredcwilson and @forthechurch . Pastors should think like a shepherd not a businessman -

Episode 187: Andrew Hébert on Shepherding Like Jesus | For The Church

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Live Advising from @_swordandtrowel earlier today. Always looking at ways we can better serve our students. This week was @jkathcart talking about technical elements of seeking a degree. @MBTS @MBTSGlobal @ZacharySalsbury (video exclusively in our Graduate Student Facebook group)

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

God saved the Queen. God save the King.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Best thing about Day 2 of FTC is having my wife with me for the day. What would make it better? A yeti cooler!! #FTC22

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 months

Granny has arrived from the UK!! Let the holidays begin!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

@ToddRChipman what a champion, stepping in to be the flying Greek Professor

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

What books should you have on your shelf? With @jaredcwilson . Featuring mentions of @AlanBranch1010 @MattMBarrett @daneortlund @9Marks @JonathanLeeman @jdcarswell10 @10ofthoseusa @forthechurch

Episode 211: Books Every Christian Should Own | For The Church

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Are you a Christian and work in a Non-Christian environment? Do you want to encourage those working in a Non-Christian workplace? Check out our discussion - @jaredcwilson @forthechurch @MBTS

Episode 201: Being Christian in a Secular Workplace | For The Church

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

Pastoral visitation is less about “come to me when in need” and more about “I’m coming to you, to know you and care for you” - once you go to them, they will trust you and come to you in the future.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

3 years

Tested positive for Covid-19 today. Doing well and symptoms mild - much work to do in this season, so we continue to crack on with ministry (although at home)

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

Leah was glad to join her sisters in our online church today. Still very much recovering and still feeling quite weak!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

If it were not for the church I serve, several asylum seekers would be on the streets - fearful & alone. There was no ‘game system’ but a genuine care for the soul and life of such individuals. I will never feel ashamed to have helped those in dreadful situations.

BBC News (UK)

@BBCNews

2 years

Wednesday's Telegraph: “Church under fire for helping asylum seekers to ‘game’ system” #BBCPapers #TomorrowsPapersToday

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

Tomorrow I will be preaching along with 5 other guys in our Pastoral Training Center preaching lab at Liberty Baptist Church. Here is an excerpt from my notes: "Today, if I cried out, quick, He’s coming and pointed to the Heavens as Jesus returns, what would you be found doing?…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Too many churches are pastor centred, building centred, numbers centred and even popularity centred! Being Gospel centred should destroy any desire to let these things rule!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Being “For The Church” - Do you know that you can request pulpit cover from students and faculty from @MBTS - .

Church Partnerships

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

Please pray for Gospel churches in Lincolnshire - we are in the beginning stages of setting up a Gospel partnership. Pray that I’m coming together, the Kingdom will be greatly impacted!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

8 months

Second session of the Men’s Retreat at Wyatt Park Baptist and @jaredcwilson is bringing not just good stuff, but good news! Gospel Power in Discipleship (Philippians 1:3-11) 1. Prayer is a position of Gospel power. 2. Partnership is a participation of Gospel power. 3.…

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

Well, my time is up at LBC… 2 weeks till we move to America!

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

7 months

A great sense of healing has been realised in my life recently - I no longer stress or fear over members meetings. Most of the stress was self-inflicted, but not all. God has been gracious to lift those fears! Praise Jesus for a church home to learn, grow, serve and heal in.

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

2 years

When at the FTC conference, don’t forget to subscribe to the FTC podcast and hear @jaredcwilson and myself discuss (amongst plenty of banter) real life situations that pastors need to be well versed in #FTC22

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

1 year

Love Jesus, Love Others, Love the Lost

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

4 years

Genuine question (please don’t hate on it!) - I was brought up to see no differences in people. We are all Gods creation. My children, are brought up in the same way. We don’t see race, or skin colour, we just see a person. Is that too simple an argument for teaching children?

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Ross Ferguson

@pastor_ferguson

6 months

New episode today - Can we do life together? @jaredcwilson and I discuss what it means to be the family of God during the everyday norm of life. @forthechurch @MBTS @SpurgeonColl