Pastor Michael Nave was candid about a crisis season that resulted in the termination of a staff member following accusations of moral failure and the month-long public examination of the church’s actions and responsibility.
In the fall of 2021, Neill’s Creek Baptist Church in Angier afforded me a 12-week sabbatical. This provision was included in the covenant when I was called as senior pastor in February of 2011.
Discussing some of my leadership shortcomings with a colleague reminded me of a common mistake often made during leadership transition.
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.
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