Practical Leadership Theory for Local Church Leaders

There are plenty of things I would have liked to of known when I first started pastoring ten years ago.  Professional training and habitual reading have provided a great foundation.  Observing other pastors is another blessing.  However, nothing has been as beneficial as experience.  In reality, it is the mixture of all three that informContinue reading “Practical Leadership Theory for Local Church Leaders”

Faith Bible Institute: Spring 2018

The following are the upcoming courses through Faith Bible Institute in the Spring of 2018.  All classes are free of charge. The Tabernacle @ Russell Christian Baptist (Click here to Register) Charlie Langdon Friday February 9th @ 7pm-8:30pm Saturday, February 10th @ 10am-Noon Ruth & Esther @ Christian Baptist Campgrounds (Click here to Register) WilmaContinue reading “Faith Bible Institute: Spring 2018”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)

Have you ever had a crisis moment?  This seems to be an inevitable part of every person’s story.  Sometimes these crisis moments are external and beyond our control.  A person’s health, for example, can change in a moment and alter present and future decisions.  In our Scripture reading today, we find a crisis moment that challengedContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)”

How do we improve our church board?

Whenever church boards are discussed, a joke comes to mind.  At the end of a worship service, the pastor announced that there would be a board meeting.  When they gathered, there was a visitor in the meeting room.  Of course, they asked the person why the person had come to the board meeting.  The individualContinue reading “How do we improve our church board?”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#39)

For many people, Ahab’s reign may have seemed like the end of any hope of a return to the worship of the true God.  Scripture pointed out that Ahab did more evil in the sight of God than any other king before him (1 Kings 16:30).  In fact, to some, the famine might have signaledContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#39)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#37)

King David’s dying request to Solomon was that he would be a wise king, fear God, and cleanse his house from those who shed innocent blood.  We read about how Solomon tried to do this wisely to ensure that no mischief befell his kingdom.  As you read this passage, it is vital to understand theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#37)”