Dick Lucas at 100: 'Transforming preaching'
Robin Sydserff
Today is Dick Lucas’ 100th birthday. As Director of The Proclamation Trust (PT), a ministry started by Dick in 1986, it is my privilege to write something to mark this milestone, though on behalf of countless others in the UK and around the world.
Humility
Dick eschews praise. He is a humble, godly man who has assiduously pointed away from himself to Jesus. A suggestion to call the new PT building at Elephant and Castle “Lucas House” was quickly voted down. Instead “Proclamation House” was chosen, reflecting the ministry, not the man.
Has your church 'lost' the gospel?
There is a great danger lurking in many evangelical churches, yet the danger is so subtle that many cannot see what has crept in.
At first glance, we may not notice the issues amongst the churches; on paper, we have everything correct – we’ve got our statements on human sexuality, gender, the role of women, the fundamentals of the Faith, and even the gospel. Perhaps we even subscribe to one of the historic confessions.