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The Author

Phil A. Newton (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) planted and has served as senior pastor of South Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1987. Phil and his wife, Karen, have five children and six grandchildren. He is the author of several books, including The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders, Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals (with Brian Croft), Elders in the Life of the Church (with Matt Schmucker), and Venture All for God: Piety in the Writings of John Bunyan (with Roger Duke and Drew Harris). He is an adjunct professor for Southeastern Seminary’s Equip Center.

I Learned It the Hard Way: Our Best Life Is Later

Phil A. Newton
Our calling in Christ through the gospel builds in us a hope that leans to the future.

5 Ways Elders Can Shepherd Elders

Phil A. Newton
Pastors need pastoring, too. Here are five suggestions for

Preacher’s Toolkit: Should I Pause an Expository Series for Palm Sunday and Easter?

Phil A. Newton
Use holiday sermons for theological instruction and pastoral application

Should You Pastor a Church You Would Never Attend?

Phil A. Newton
Pastoring is never a cakewalk. Weigh the costs, depend

Preacher’s Toolkit: What Do I Say at a Funeral for a Person I Didn’t Know?

Phil A. Newton
Five things I’ve learned from conducting funeral for people
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