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Preach the Word

In 2011, the deacon of the church I pastor, Jack Roberts, received his eternal reward. He was a praying man, and he loved to pray for his pastor. Many times throughout a sermon, you could hear him praying for souls to be saved, believers to be strengthened, and for the sermon Holy Spirit to continueContinue reading “Preach the Word”

Studying Scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit

Check out yesterday’s blog post on the preacher’s library. The questions, “What is the place of Scripture in interpretation” and “What about the leading of the Holy Spirit leading the pastor” arise when talking about using preaching resources. To put it simply, the preacher must hold the Holy Spirit as the great teacher of theContinue reading “Studying Scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit”

The Preacher’s Library

A common expression is that “leaders are readers.”  No outside reading satisfies the need for Scripture, but we must make an effort to read other valuable works.   The pastor does not escape this necessity.  Even the Apostle Paul had his own reading literature.  Second Timothy expresses Paul’s desire for it in a request, “The cloakContinue reading “The Preacher’s Library”

Fall 2017 Faith Bible Institute Schedule

All courses are free of charge! Click the register button for more information and to register. Equip Workshop – Saturday, September 23 @ 9:30am-1:30pm, Wheelersburg, Ohio – Different Speakers Register Women of the Bible – Mondays, October 2, 9 & 16 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm each night, Wheelersburg, Ohio – Wilma Erwin Register Revelation – Friday & Saturday, OctoberContinue reading “Fall 2017 Faith Bible Institute Schedule”

Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 7)

After the walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt, Nehemiah continued working to organize the people.  A vast majority of the chapter concerns a census of citizens based on a genealogy of those who first came out of exile (7:6-69).  However, a quick lesson that we learn for leadership is that families matter.  Now that the restorationContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 7)”

Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 6)

A person with integrity is seen as moral upright, whole, and undivided in ability.  Integrity in one sense deals with truth telling.  It is then displayed by people when they attempt to be consistent and cohesive in thinking and behavior.  Service is also proposed as an integral component to a leader’s integrity.  The consistency andContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 6)”

Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 5)

In the previous chapter, we saw how Nehemiah and God’s work was challenged by outside forces.  What happens, however, when the work of God is restrained by problems inside the organization?  Chapter five gives us a glimpse of this issue from the viewpoint of interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts.  What are those?  These words describe theContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 5)”

Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 3)

Projects are sometimes complicated and slow.  However, the organization of a group can prove to be a useful companion in accomplishing tasks.  Chapter three shares in a detailed log how the people were divided into groups (primarily by families) and the particular area that they rebuilt and repaired.  It is the first of four lists of namesContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Ch. 3)”

Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Mission & Vision)

One thing that I notice about leaders of organizations is that there is a significant amount of confusion between vision and mission.  Especially when it comes to the small church.  These guiding principles are essential for keeping the members aligned to God’s will for a congregation’s ministry and areas of focus.  The short way ofContinue reading “Nehemiah – God’s Change Agent (Mission & Vision)”