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The writing ministry of

Derrick A. Bremer

Pointing People to God
Pulling People Together
Preparing People for Mission

This space exists to inspire deeper devotion to God through gospel-centered reflection, storytelling, and study. Derrick A. Bremer is a pastor and theologian whose writing explores the beauty, challenge, and hope of walking with Christ in everyday life.

Field Notes is Derrick’s public blog—a collection of personal reflections, pastoral stories, and moments of grace from the frontlines of small-church ministry.

The Vault offers access to four ongoing writing projects:

  • Living the Gospel – A gospel-centered theology for practical living

  • Nerdy Delight – A collection of academic and theological essays

  • Between the Pulpit and the Pew – Pastoral reflections from small church life

  • Green Pastors Seeking Greener Pastures – Derrick’s column in the Baptist Trumpet

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    For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” (2 Corinthians 4:5 ESV).

MY MINISTRY VALUES

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    DEPTH OVER BREADTH

    "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God” (Romans 11:33).

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    GOSPEL CLARITY

    For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2).

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    HONEST, TRANSPARENT WRESTLING

    Lord, I believe; help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).

  • WRITING AS WORSHIP

    Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

  • INVITATION NOT INTIMIDATION

    Come and see” (John 1:39).

  • UNCOMPROMISING ORTHODOXY

    Contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3).

Reading the Bible for Yourself

Learn more about the foundational tool of Bible study. God desires you to know Him. He has provided the church with His inspired Word so that we would be successful in doing exactly that. In this 5 part video-based study, I provide an accessible and practical guide to learn how to read and interpret Scripture on your own!

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