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Brandon Smith
Editor-in-Chief
Brandon Smith has been a pastor in various roles over the years and is currently in the residency program at CityView Church. He also serves in editorial roles for CBMW, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and For Christ and Culture. A freelance writer, his work has appeared in newspaper, radio, and popular online resources such as The Gospel Coalition and Church Leaders. Brandon holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is studying Systematic/Historical Theology at Criswell College. He resides in Grapevine, Texas where he and his wife, Christa, are excitedly awaiting their first bundle of joy.
Recent blog posts written by Brandon Smith
Meet Andrew Hebert, New Assistant Editor of Project TGM
As Assistant Editor, Andrew will help us greatly in editing, obtaining, and writing articles that glorify God and send his people on mission in the world.
The Pastor’s Justification: An Interview with Jared C. Wilson
Jared Wilson has been a long-distance friend for a few years now, and I’m always blessed by his insights into the gospel and ministry. Not only so, but he was kind enough to give advice on more than one occasion (HERE, HERE, and HERE) for us here at Project TGM. I’m excited to have Jared [...]
Kermit Gosnell and the Culture of Death
It’s easy to promote abortion when you weren’t the one aborted; it’s righteous to defend the unborn precisely because you weren’t the one aborted.
Roger Ebert, Non-Believers, and The Hope of Christ
He is also a highly acclaimed newspaper columnist, and the first film critic to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize or a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2007, Forbes named him the most powerful pundit in America. The lesser-known story of Roger Ebert is found in his Roman Catholic upbringing.
Free eBook: “Raised? Doubting the Resurrection” by Jonathan Dodson and Brad Watson
Gospel Centered Discipleship, a ministry that I will be joining in an editorial role, has released a terrific new eBook from its founder Jonathan Dodson, and Executive Director Brad Watson.
On Blog Attacks and Having a Conversation
The rise of social media and blogging over the past decade has opened the door to a new avenue of public discourse. In light of this, there is a tendency to write “hit pieces” under the guise of free expression of opinion.
Be the Church: A New eBook on Mission and Discipleship
Check out this new eBook from contributor Seth McBee.
Giveaway: The Gospel Project Experience
On May 17-18, LifeWay is hosting The Gospel Project Experience – a conference that will focus on the main events of the gospel through times of vibrant worship and engaging messages.
Book Giveaway: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals
Thanks to B&H Publishing and The A Group, we are giving away the updated and expanded edition of John Piper’s “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals.”
The 50/50 Divorce Rate and the Christian Example
In a confused culture, there are two very basic ways that we Christians can play our part in an attempt to improve divorce statistics and to present a commendable view of marriage.
2013 Recommended Reading from Our Team
At Project TGM, we all love to read. Like, a lot. Here are some books that we read in 2012 that we recommend to you for 2013!
Some Links for the Week
As we take the Christmas week off, here are some links to articles (some are oldies but goodies) by our contributors on other sites!
The Image of God and the Life of Love
Though mankind’s image-bearing manifests itself in various arenas of life, it could be said that love is most practical way that we as God’s reflections can join in his reconciling of all things.
Being Ministers of Reconciliation
The ministry of reconciliation acknowledges two truths: humans are sinful and we need a savior. The message of reconciliation is that God dealt with sin himself and saved humanity. This is the Christian’s message.
Jovan Belcher, Bob Costas, and Jesus
Jovan Belcher didn’t need a law telling him not to own a gun; he needed to see that God was and is the only solution to whatever deep anguish he was experiencing.