Dr. Rich Denning is an author, pastor, teacher, and church revitalizer. His biblical teaching and pastoral ministry spans over twenty years. He is a clinic-certified teacher/trainer through Evangelism Explosion International, certified teacher through the Evangelical Training Association, and certified coach through Lifeforming Leadership Coaching. He holds two undergraduate degrees from Emmanuel College, a Master of Divinity degree from Erskine Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University.
He states the following: “Connecting hurting people with a healing Savior is the aim of pastoral ministry. When we are hurting, we want to someone to walk beside us. Common throughout the Bible is the image of the shepherd caring for his flock. Be it in leading them to calm places to drink, finding them when they are lost, or defending them from attackers, the shepherd is a constant presence of comfort and assurance. While we know we will always fall short of the love of our Shepherd (Jesus), pastors do their best to be shepherds for others.”
Dr. Denning believes the church is a “hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.” With that being said we all go through times when we need one another’s help. There are seasons when we grieve, discover healing, restoration, and rejoice with one another. In simple words… we do life together as a church.
He states the following: “Connecting hurting people with a healing Savior is the aim of pastoral ministry. When we are hurting, we want to someone to walk beside us. Common throughout the Bible is the image of the shepherd caring for his flock. Be it in leading them to calm places to drink, finding them when they are lost, or defending them from attackers, the shepherd is a constant presence of comfort and assurance. While we know we will always fall short of the love of our Shepherd (Jesus), pastors do their best to be shepherds for others.”
Dr. Denning believes the church is a “hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.” With that being said we all go through times when we need one another’s help. There are seasons when we grieve, discover healing, restoration, and rejoice with one another. In simple words… we do life together as a church.