Patrick Testerman

Disciple of Christ called as a husband, father, pastor, cop, citizen, and farmer. Jack of many trades, master of none.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Hurt people hurt people.

Helping people heal helps people heal.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Bees have been a part of my practice of the discipline of joy for about two years now. They are God's goodness on display. This worker isn't from my hives. I caught her foraging pollen from a crabapple tree today while taking a break from sermon prep.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Much said in last two weeks about #PTSD and the #Gospel. As one who has spent a bit of time caring for vets w combat-related PTSD, I APPRECIATE Ed's take on this. @ccef

https://t.co/k5zB5zD8hs?

[CCEF @ccef]

We're happy to announce the full list of sessions and speakers at our 2024 National Conference: Rest! Learn more at https://t.co/pRl7ykBumt. Registration pricing increases after today, May 15, so be sure to register soon for the lowest rate!

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Small Town Summits NH kicking off w prayer. @TGC

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

The earth is the LORD'S, and everything in it! - Ps 24:1

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

@NatePickowicz @MoodyPublishers Just ordered it. One of my biggest struggles and brightest "discoveries" has been God's kindness. Looking forward to reading your take!

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Oh, c'mon, Nate! Where else can I accomplish deep theological discussion by taking my instant access to the writings of folks like Ryrie, Sproul, and Stott and condensing them into meme format without meaningful investment on my part?

[Nate Pickowicz @NatePickowicz]

Social media is a terrible place to debate eschatology.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

@NatePickowicz Which one is Basil?

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

Review:
"an incredibly powerful book that captures the essense of Biblical lament...It will bless you and also bless others as we use these principles to come alongside people as they face the inevitable challenges of life!"
#books #trauma
Lament as https://t.co/MB7xzdVvyD

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

I'm a fan of much MacArthur has written & said. He is wrong here. I'm no expert on OCD or ADHD, but well-versed in PTSD, esp combat-related. Is it overdiagnosed and overdosed? Yes. Does it exist? Yes. Can biblical care address this suffering? Yes also. #CCEF #counseling #PTSD.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

@griffingulledge Is PTSD overdiagnosed, overdosed, and often used as a label for grief and non-disordered response to injury, or even to excuse sin? Yes. Is PTSD real? Yes also. Can we apply the principles of biblical care to it? Yes again.

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

"If God placed a person
in your life to disciple, He has called you to enter into that person’s
suffering." #book #WritingCommmunity #faith #Comfort #care https://t.co/sN6jHVO574

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

"The ministry of presence always precedes the ministry of intercession. It is often difficult, but always necessary, to enter into suffering of others if we are to disciple them." #suffering #faith #books #bible https://t.co/1CdqVBIlhg

[CCEF @ccef]

From “Anxious about Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God” by Michael Gembola. Learn more about the book here: https://t.co/yNOYJZ8guu

#ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #christianquotes #biblicaltruth #decisionanxiety #peaceofgod

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

"It is... difficult for many of us to grasp that God is sovereign in that same suffering, for then we must accept that God not only allows suffering but even ordains it." - https://t.co/RK1DJ3jT2d
#Faith #Christianity #God #lament #discipleship

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

#Discipleship: "Pouring our lives into intentional, Christ-centered, Scripture-based, prayer-covered, love-soaked relationships with others, helping them
know Christ, teaching them obedience to His commands, and growing together in
Christlikeness." https://t.co/MVIeOaC89Z

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

All humans suffer. While some seek to deny, minimize, ignore, or otherwise separate suffering from our existence, Christians believe in and follow the God who chose to join us in this #suffering and called us to become His disciples and follow Him. #lament https://t.co/IYhCVLgD1H

[Patrick Testerman @VBLeadership]

@PastorCroft I had 1 wk as a pastor before I was asked to do this the 1st time, 1 more mo before I was asked the 2nd. Get to know the person through family & friends, & find his/her story. Every person is made in God's image, so every person's life, believer or not, somehow points to Jesus.

[Jared C. Wilson @jaredcwilson]

Oh, you’re rigorous in your theology, zealous in your political theory, dogmatic in your ecclesiology, and freely outspoken on social media. Cool, cool, cool. Do you know Jesus?

[Desiring God @desiringGod]

“If the only theology we received were contained in the songs we sing, how well would we know God after five years? Your answer will give you insight into how biblical your songs are.” —Bob Kauflin https://t.co/GoJAaqmFlm