Dan Doriani delivered a message in a breakout session at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “Only Be Strong and Courageous: Why Every Pastor Needs a Tender Heart and a Tough Hide.”

Leaders Need Tough Hides and Tender Hearts

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J. T. English, Kyle Worley, and Jen Wilkin discuss the critical role of effective discipleship within the local church.

The Church Is Essential For Discipleship

Jen Wilkin guides parents in enhancing their home lives by prioritizing biblical values, love, safety, and a strong sense of identity in Christ.

Raise Your Kids to Know Their True Identity

Collin Hansen, Michael Graham, and Christopher Watkin explore Tim Keller’s approach to cultural engagement and its implications for the future.

Tim Keller’s Legacy and Vision for Cultural Engagement

Rebecca McLaughlin examines what the Gospels’ male and female witnesses reveal about Jesus’s life and teachings.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Jesus Through the Eyes of Witnesses

Afshin Ziafat, Miguel Núñez, and George Robertson discuss the importance of church community, considering the benefits and limitations of virtual church.

Leaders Need Tough Hides and Tender Hearts

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