Category Archives: Ministry

From Generation to Generation

How many generations are present in your congregation?  Look through the list and see which groups are represented where you attend. The Builders Generation: Born 1945 and before The Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964 Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976 The Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995 Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: BornContinue reading “From Generation to Generation”

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 (#36)

There are situations that are beyond our control and happen without our permission.  However, there are many other situations that occur as a result of the choices we make.  David was a man after God’s heart.  He was a wise and efficient leader.  However, there was one choice that he made that would impact the restContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#36)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#35)

Shortly after Saul died, David was anointed as the new king of Israel.  Under his rule, Israel would be truly united as a nation.  God would bless David and David would turn those blessings back to God in praise.  David would have trials and make mistakes like any other person, but his faith in theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#35)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#34)

Have you counted your blessings recently?  It’s the beginning of November, and I have already seen several people posting what they are thankful for each day.  Sometimes it is hard to see God’s blessings because the fog of doubt and despair hamper our vision to God’s movement.  So, we may ask the question, “How can IContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#34)”