My blogging friends know that the posting date/time stamp may not be the actual time of writing! I confess–I am writing this on Saturday, but setting it to post on Sunday morning. The spring time change! Spring forward! I call it the “bad” time change! It is the “bad” time change because people refuse to …
Category Archives: Ministry
An Interesting Compliment: “He brought Jesus back to this church”
In my experience, preachers get a lot of compliments. Maybe some don’t; God bless them! What is the highest compliment a preacher can get? One compliment I think I will never forget. It may qualify for the best ever. A church member said of her preacher, “He brought Jesus back to our church….” Thrilling, encouraging. …
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How Should We “Do” Church? (3)
In two previous articles, I have suggested some changes that we must make in how we “do church”. These include a renewed focus on Christ, Scripture, and others; a commitment to the world around us and a commitment to discipleship and involvement rather than consumerism. Because I am a minister, and have spent my life …
How Should We “Do” Church (2)
[This blog is a continuation from yesterday. Here are some additional items to consider as we ask whether our focus is biblical and healthy.] 3. We must focus on people more than task. We must know who we are, and not only what we must do. One can do the right things without being the …
How Should We “Do” Church? (1)
A preacher friend of mine and I were visiting about the greeting program at the church where he ministers. He wanted to make some changes to insure a better contact with visitors. His problem? The same deacon had organized the greeters and the greeting program for a long time. It was generally ineffective. My preacher …
Southeast Oklahoma New Year’s Area-Wide Worship
The first Sunday of 2014! A group of churches in southeastern Oklahoma will gather in one assembly this morning. Some of the congregations will have cancelled services at their locations to participate. These churches began this custom in 2000 with Y2K. This will be #15! I have been invited to preach at the assembly today. …
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Reflection: the Ministry of the Word
I sit alone, Only my God is here, Only my God is welcome. In his presence, I open and read his book, And what I read and learn, I teach.
Spectacular Sunday
Yesterday exceeded fondest expectations. The 75th Anniversary Celebration at Plymouth was indeed special–renewing friendships, making new friends in Christ, sharing common faith. There were 327 present for the morning assembly, plus a few workers at the park preparing details for the noon picnic. The time was too short and the picnic was accentuated with raindrops. …
It’s Sunday Again: Calling
He was an excellent student. He had grown up in a Christian home. He wanted to become a preacher, but….he had doubts. “What if I can’t make it as a preacher?” He sat in my office during the scheduled advisor-advisee conference. He shared some of his story. He had watched a parade of preachers who …
Iglesias de Cristo: Seminar and Regional Fellowship
Attendance was higher last night, especially when one considers that it was a rainy, cold spring evening when it would have been easier to stay home. Seeing brothers and sisters with the desire to be fed spiritually, to learn more about the word of God, and to grow in grace and knowledge is a great …
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