Category Archives: Thoughts

Leadership Development – Character & Competency Development

This is a training module I developed to help with developing character and competency for church leaders.  This is one part of the larger training. John Wesley’s “Twelve Rules for Helpers.” Be diligent. Never be unemployed a moment. Never be triflingly employed. Never while away time; neither spend any more time at any place thanContinue reading “Leadership Development – Character & Competency Development”

Lessons Learned in 2019

I have decided to start recording lessons and takeaways throughout the year. Ministry Social media has its benefits. But, it is also a place you have to be very careful. You will find debates galore. However, what I have seen this year (not personal but observation of others) was the intense hatred, deception, and wickednessContinue reading “Lessons Learned in 2019”

We would see Jesus.

This was the third and final message in a series “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” You can see the first two sermons outlines here : First Week – Incarnation and Identification Second Week – Implications of the Incarnation John 12:21 – These Greeks were seeking Jesus.  Their simple statement shows us the importance of seeking Jesus.  Why?Continue reading “We would see Jesus.”

Implications of the Incarnation

This is the second outline for the preaching series, “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” First Week – Incarnation and Identification Implications of the Incarnation – Phil. 2:5, 6-8 Last week – Incarnation as identification Paul teaches us to have the same mind as Christ. He then goes on to show us the downward descent of ChristContinue reading “Implications of the Incarnation”

Incarnation and Identification

Over the next few weeks, I will add my preaching notes for the Advent series at CFCB.  We are taking a deeper look into the incarnation.  On the first Sunday of Advent, we looked at the incarnation and how God helps us through identification with us.  These will be pretty bare-bones outlines.  However, I willContinue reading “Incarnation and Identification”

The Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God (Documentary)

Over the past couple of months, I have been working with others to produce a documentary on the history of our denomination.  We saw this as a necessity as many of those with memories of our founding is no longer with us, or are passing away.  We had a great live viewing at our headquartersContinue reading “The Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God (Documentary)”