These people deserve much credit. I suspect that in many congregations, administrative assistants do not receive near the credit they deserve. Today, I am thinking about how grateful I am for a couple of people who I served with in Waco, Texas. For 20 years, I preached at the Crestview Church of Christ. Ministering anywhere… Continue reading Remembering People Who Deserve Much Credit
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What Ministers Can Learn from the Ministry of Joe Baisden
Joe Baisden of Belton, Texas passed away after battling cancer. He was 79 years old. For 33 years, he served the Belton Church of Christ as their preacher. His funeral was in Belton on Saturday (August 20, 2016). I am thankful to have known Joe and Janelle. For 20 years, I served the Crestview Church, maybe… Continue reading What Ministers Can Learn from the Ministry of Joe Baisden
What Happens the Night Before
I had only been with this congregation for a short time. A woman came to my office and wanted to visit. She sat down, looked at me and said, “I hope you don’t think we (at this church) have a lot of problems.” “Well actually, I think people at this church do have… Continue reading What Happens the Night Before
What a Minister Can Learn from a Congregation
Many ministers learn a great deal from the people they serve. Others seem to learn very little. Much of the time, this says more about the minister than the congregation. Ministers typically have a front row seat to the congregation. This is a wonderful opportunity for a minister to grow, mature, and learn. Unfortunately, some… Continue reading What a Minister Can Learn from a Congregation
Living as the Community of God
I read the first few chapters of the book, Living as the Community of God. I was hooked. The book is basically a commentary on Deuteronomy. Yet, it is so much more. I opened the book and read “Introduction: Why Bother with Deuteronomy.” The author Phillip Camp, Associate Professor of Bible in the Hazelip School… Continue reading Living as the Community of God
Review: Bringing Heaven to Earth
I just read Bringing Heaven to Earth by Josh Ross and Jonathan Storment. This sentence caught my attention, “What is a Christian’s responsibility to bring to bear God’s will in this corner of the world, so that people throughout Memphis might come to experience a hint of what life is like in heaven?” Maybe this… Continue reading Review: Bringing Heaven to Earth
What Validates a Minister’s Value?
How do you know when a minister has great value? Or, if you serve as a minister of a congregation you may wonder how much value you really have. Perhaps there are times when you when you feel as if you have great value. What factors have led you to come to that conclusion? Perhaps… Continue reading What Validates a Minister’s Value?
What Did You Expect When You Became a Part of a Church?
What did you expect when you became a part of a church? Some believe that Christian people really have their lives together. Some Facebook posts seem to almost suggest that marriage, family, and life in general are always wonderful. The husband/wife is always thoughtful, amazing, awesome, etc. The kids are always cute, adorable, angelic, etc.… Continue reading What Did You Expect When You Became a Part of a Church?
My Secrets May Hurt More People Than Me
The person with secrets often feels like she has gotten away with something. That person may know that she has given in to a temptation and now remains undetected. When no one seems to know, you are basically carrying a secret. “As long as no one knows, no one gets hurt.” At least this is… Continue reading My Secrets May Hurt More People Than Me
Mark of Dysfunction: Keep this Deadly Secret
One mark of a dysfunctional marriage, family, or church is that others within the system are not supposed reveal the secret. What is the secret? You are not to tell anyone about the way things really are in this marriage, this family, or this church. After all, what would people think? Of course, I do… Continue reading Mark of Dysfunction: Keep this Deadly Secret