First Person Archives - Page 10 of 12

First Person: From asking ‘Why me?’ to asking ‘Why not me?’

November 13, 2022

Why me?” Have you ever asked that? I have, and I don’t think it’s because any of us feel entitled. I think it is a

First Person: Practical ways to equip the next generation of ministers

November 3, 2022

We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of

First person: The kitchen table is a pastor’s ‘secret weapon’

October 7, 2022

One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of those qualified to serve as

First Person: 5 ways to care for your pastor

October 5, 2022

Pastoring a local church is one of the most difficult, but rewarding jobs in the world. It’s a unique and special calling to serve and

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First Person: Our brokenness is God’s opportunity

September 29, 2022

Many years ago, my son’s team played a baseball tournament against a team from Chattanooga. These kids were maybe 11 or 12 years old. Jonathan

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First Person: 5 truths for times of crisis

September 26, 2022

I have often wondered what my birth mother went through in the days leading up to my birth and following my birth. I am thankful

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First person: Focusing on Sabbath rest

September 22, 2022

It’s no secret that we have trouble slowing down to rest these days. For those of us who didn’t have jobs where it was essential

Boldly going where no Baptist association has gone before

September 10, 2022

Like the Starship Enterprise of Star Trek fame, leading-edge Baptist associations throughout North America are boldly going where no association has gone before. Associations are