Feature Article
Misconceptions of Small Town Ministry
Who would ever want to minister in a small town? Most of my ministry (28 out of 36 years) has been in small town America. I love being a small town pastor. While not an expert, I […]
Extras
Feature Article
Youth Ministry in a Small Town
As a New Yorker at heart, moving and ministering in small town America was a huge culture shock to say the least. The way I viewed and did ministry in New York, had to go […]
Feature Article
3 Years Removed from Pastoring Over Easter Weekend
It has been 3 years now since I have been a senior pastor over an Easter weekend. I definitely see it a little different now. Here are a few of my thoughts. […]
Feature Article
My Reflection on the Billy Graham Funeral
One week ago, I attended Billy Graham’s funeral. It was an unexpected opportunity, but something I will never forget. I have long admired Billy Graham. I believe he was used in a greater way than […]
Pastoral Blog Posts
Dear God and Parents, Help Our Children
At the beginning of every school year I pray, “God please keep the children in our schools safe from violence and anyone who would desire to do them harm.” This year has been a particularly […]
Church News
1,000 Students Attend All-Night Event
Right at 1,000 students, a record number, attended the annual youth all-night event Fun on the Run hosted by Friendship Baptist Church of Owasso, OK. 26 different churches from four different states attended the event January […]
Missionary News
I’m Here. You’re There. A Missionary’s Burden.
It wasn’t until my husband and I, along with our daughters and our 17 suitcases, stood on international soil that we fully realized the distance we were from our families. One ocean sure has a […]
Leadership
7 Lessons Learned from 7 Years on the Mission Field
The number 7 is frequently used in the Bible to convey completion or wholeness. Though our work here is not yet complete, I wanted to spend some time at this particular point in our life and ministry to reflect on some of the biggest ministry lessons God has taught me. […]
Outreach Ideas
6 Questions Newcomers Are Asking About Your Church
“We interviewed 36 people who had stopped attending after six months, then 36 who had stopped attending after a year.” […]
Tech News
Most churches offer WI-FI, but skip Twitter
NASHVILLE (BP) — Going to church for some can be a bit like hanging out at Starbucks. The coffee’s hot, the people are friendly, and the Wi-Fi is almost always free. Seven in 10 Protestant […]