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My passion is creating cross-tethered resources that help folks come alive to the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of God's grace in the risen and reigning Jesus.
My passion is creating cross-tethered resources that help folks come alive to the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of God's grace in the risen and reigning Jesus.
I tell my seminary students that when we gather for class, our goal is not merely to know about Jesus. Our goal is to know Jesus personally and directly. To that end, Christology 101 introduces you to five things every Christian should know about Jesus in order to really know Jesus.
Each short chapter includes discussion questions for family devotions and small group study.
A blog designed to help folks come alive to the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of God's grace in the crucified, risen, and reigning Jesus.
Repentance is a pivotal aspect of doctrine for followers of Jesus. A small misuse of the term, however, could mean a colossal misunderstanding for Christians. It all comes down to the use of a small preposition.
Paul wants us to see that every human stands on the same ground as equal sinners deserving the full wrath of the law in the form of divine judgement.
This leads to a HUGE opportunity.
I have taught on this subject more times than I can count and assumed I knew what I was talking about. But it was twenty years into my marriage before I discovered the shocking truth when the veil was removed with a phone call.
The message of the Bible turns the tables on what we think of religion. Religion says that I am blessed, forgiven and accepted by God based on my obedience and sacrifice. But the Bible teaches that I am blessed, forgiven and accepted not by my obedience and sacrifice, but because of the obedience and sacrifice of someone else who obeys and sacrifices himself in my place.
In this 8-lesson eBook with discussion guide, discover the practical implications of the radical grace that is the gospel.
Purchase in paperback here.
By design, marriage is good. By experience, marriage is hard. This is where grace makes all the difference. The entire 7-Day Marriage Reboot course is now available as an eBook that may be printed or read on any device. Discussion questions are included for couples and small groups.
All the video and text lessons, downloads, and bonuses are included the updated 5-part, 22-lesson course designed to help you save time preparing sermons that not only are exceptionally clear and focused but also generate practical application from the text that is distinctively grace-motivated and Spirit-empowered (vs moralistic or guilt driven). Print the entire manual or read/watch/listen on any device.
How do faith, grace, and works relate to one another? Getting this straight is not just a matter of theological importance, but of practical importance; not just for becoming a Christian, but for living as a Christian.
If I am saved by grace alone, then what role do works play in the Christian life? If they don’t save, secure, or sustain me, why should I be at all concerned about whether there is any practical change in my life as a disciple of Jesus?
Good questions! 🙂
Birthed from a combination of deep theological reflection and twenty-six years of pastoral experience as an assistant pastor, lead pastor, and church planter who served in cities, suburbs, a farming community, and a small college town, I am Not the Christ is full of practical application that aims to give pastors renewed joy in their calling as ambassadors of grace by helping them tether all of life and ministry to the cross of the risen and reigning Jesus.
Order the paperback version here.
"Wise, candid, and eminently readable. There is guidance here for every pastor."
- Dr. Dan Doriani, Author and Professor, Covenant Seminary
"The journey McKay describes with much personal reflection will renew the hearts of pastors and bless those whose Savior is the only Christ."
- Dr. Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus at Covenant Theological Seminary and author of Christ-Centered Preaching
Now available in an eBook format for easy printing and viewing on any device, this new resource includes discussion questions for small groups and family discipleship.
8 Unique Ministry Challenges Every Ministry Marriage Will Face is now available in a take-with-you-anywhere, printable eBook that also may be read on any device. Action steps and discussion starters are included.
Repentance and Renewal is a 15-lesson study of Psalm 5 in eBook format that not only is readable on any device but also may be printed.
The aim of this resource is to help you discover (or maybe rediscover) the spiritual power of moral honesty. Yes, it hurts more than you want, but it unlocks a door to a life of freedom and grace you've always craved.
Facets takes you on a tour, exploring the cosmic dimensions of God's kindness in Jesus from before the foundations of the earth to eternity future. We will make six stops along the way, taking time to see and savor six facets of those cosmic dimensions.
There are many books on prayer and many books centering on Bible study.
My desire in this effort was to join the two: the Bible and prayer. Therefore, you'll notice that each prayer is also a theological and practical reflection on a particular passage of Scripture. My goal was to let the Bible inform my conversations with God, turning prayer into a dialogue that centers on my need to live completely in dependence upon the grace of God—in view of the cross.
Hundreds of free articles, devotions, and posts to help you come alive to the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of God's grace in the crucified, risen, and reigning Jesus. Because even a little grace makes a big difference.
Cross-Tethered Preaching is a free newsletter delivered to your inbox with practical and actionable tips and suggestions designed to help improve your sermon preparation process.
My goal is to help you preach a better sermon THIS SUNDAY.
A sermon that is exceptionally focused, clear, practical, and distinctively and redemptively cross-tethered, generating application that is grace-motivated and Spirit-empowered.
I'm excited for churches, small groups, families, and individual believers to get access to this new resource published by New Growth Press as Serge's latest addition to their Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series.
"McKay Caston’s pastoral experience and understanding of the blessings of grace are well on display in this study."
Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Author, former President, Covenant Theological Seminary
“McKay Caston makes deep theological truths easy to understand and gives great application for believers at any stage of their spiritual walk.”
Laura Story, Grammy Award Winning Christian Singer/Songwriter
“What a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to take a deeper step into the wondrous riches of the gospel of grace!"
Jeff Norris, Senior Pastor, Perimeter Church, Atlanta
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After serving over twenty-six years as a local church pastor and church planter, I now teach theology and homiletics, lead the DMin program in Gospel Renewal and Pastoral Leadership, and serve as director of the church planting residency for Metro Atlanta Seminary.
I'm also a writer and content creator with a deep desire to help folks come alive to the wonder, beauty, and transforming power of God's grace by tethering all of life to the cross of the risen and reigning Jesus. ‌ ‌
I've been married to Kristy for 31 years, with whom I have three children, 27, 25, and 19. ‌ ‌With B.A., M.Div., D.Min., and Ph.D. degrees, I really enjoy school. 🤓
When not developing seminary courses, teaching, or writing, I enjoy being at home and exploring the mountains of north Georgia. ‌ ‌