First Person: A simple invitation can change someone’s life
November 17, 2022
“Be sure to invite your friends!” These are words that we often hear when it comes to church-related activities and services. We hear those words
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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
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
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
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
First Person: Learning from my mistakes
September 9, 2022
Every pastor and church leader can sympathize with the first line of a Queen song which says, “And bad mistakes, I’ve made a few.” The number
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