Introduction I have a testimony: Interns bless my life and ministry. As I think about the impact they have made on me – just one person – I cannot…
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Charles Malcolm Wingard
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MinistryMission
Reflections On The Life of Henry Martyn
Celebrating the 245th Anniversary of His Birthby Charles Malcolm Wingard February 18, 2026Introduction To Henry Martyn Today is the 245th anniversary of the birth of pioneer missionary Henry Martyn, born February 18, 1781, in Truro, England. As a young man Martyn…
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Leadership
5 Questions: Advice For Young Pastors
A GRN Interview with Dr. Charles Wingardby Charles Malcolm Wingard September 30, 2025GRN: What advice would you offer to young or aspiring ministers on maintaining a strong walk with God in the context of a busy ministry? Dr. Wingard: Make sure…
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Future Pastors Need Mentors
What We Can Do Now To Shape Who Comes Nextby Charles Malcolm Wingard December 12, 2024We all need mentors. With so many voices telling us what to do, it’s vitally important that we have godly, thoughtful, experienced people showing us what to do. Preparing for a…
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Ministry
A Help in Cultivating Healthy Pastoral Habits
Review: The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeilby Charles Malcolm Wingard May 3, 2024The COVID pandemic has interrupted our face-to-face relationships. Recently a friend mentioned that his choir scheduled a Zoom meeting so everyone could see and hear each other. The goal…
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The Teaching Elder & Pastoral Ministry
An Act of Love for God, His Word, & His Peopleby Charles Malcolm Wingard January 20, 2024Photo Description: TE Brad Mills (left) and TE Lee Hutchings (right) at the 2023 annual GRN PCA General Assembly lunch in Memphis, TN. The following post is part of…
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ChurchMinistry
A Forgotten Pastoral Practice: Writing Notes & Letters
by Charles Malcolm Wingard November 4, 2023My first attempt to become a candidate for ministry stalled in the early 80s. I was a member of a rural church in Middle Tennessee, and my session enthusiastically…