All posts by Rod Denton

Leader’s Marriages

Written originally in July 1980.

Since coming to California 10 months ago, I have preached no sermons, and led no Bible studies. In short, I have not sought, nor have I been offered any opportunity to be involved in public ministry.

Apart from my life at Fuller Seminary, I have had opportunity to give the balance of my time to the most important congregation I will ever have the privilege to minister to – my family. Further, can I say that these last ten months of intimate focused attention on my family have been ten of the richest months in my life. During this time, the Lord has impressed upon …

The Radical Kingdom Banquet

Rod Denton in Christian Living

It has been said that if we are not succeeding in what we are doing, we should go back and check the maker’s instructions. This thought has motivated me to re-read the gospels and learn anew what Jesus had to say on the subject of evangelism.

Not surprisingly, as I have read the gospels with a renewed awareness of the way Jesus modeled and taught about evangelism, I have been challenged by the radical way He addressed the culture of His day. I sense He would not be any different today.

As an example, let me invite you to read again the parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:1-24), which …

Leadership and Finances

Rod Denton in Finances, Leadership

The transition from life as a pastor in a well resourced church to life in the ministry of Equipping the Next Generation, without formal means of financial support, required Sue and me to take a significant faith step. Now, 18 months later, I feel it is timely to write this article to report on how this faith adventure has been unfolding.

Could God really meet all our needs as he had promised? Would I need to develop the various financial strategies that many well meaning people had encouraged me to pursue? Is this the best time to step out in faith and get rid of all the props that we …