Paraklesis
Peter Adam | August 2026
Beloved brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ,
James tells us that ‘every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father
Category: Pastoral care
Why you must belong to a church (revised)
Peter Adam
[Revised 2026]
Because you need the regular support and encouragement of Christian fellowship!
The Christian life is not designed to be lived in isolation, and those who try … Read the rest
Leading without burnout
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
November 2025
Peter Adam
Dear friends,
This is my final Paraklesis on this year’s topic of Leadership.
We live in an over-busy world, … Read the rest
Leaders choose their model of leadership wisely
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
October 2025
Peter Adam
- Biblical principles.
The Bible is our text-book for leadership, as it is our text-book for preaching, evangelism, training, pastoral … Read the rest
Pleasing God with our bodies, including our sexuality!
Peter Adam
October 2025
Sometimes we think that God values us in terms of what we don’t do, rather than what we do! We assume he wants negatives, and not … Read the rest
Leaders lead in governance, management, and administration
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
September 2025
Peter Adam
Dear friends,
We need godly and effective governance, management and administration in all our churches and ministries, for gospel … Read the rest
Reflections on Paul’s words, “as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” in 2 Corinthians 6:10
Christopher Ash
Many years ago, as a young Christian, I listened to some tapes (!) from the All Souls Tape Library of a series of talks by John Stott entitled … Read the rest
Leaders lead by the quality of their lives
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
August 2025
Peter Adam
Dear friends,
One of the greatest demands of leadership is our moral identity. Leaders are subject to more … Read the rest
Healthy habits when feeling depressed
From Peter Adam
April 2025
I have found these habits useful at times of depression: perhaps they may help you, or prompt you to find your own healthy habits.
These … Read the rest