The Problem With Pulpit Committees
There is something about the ‘system’ which I am part of that bothers me. It’s the whole idea of pulpit committee’s. While I’ve had the privilege of working with several wonderful groups of people, this is not always the case. There are problems with this system. First of all, you have sheep calling the Shepherd.
Ministry Thoughts Worth Considering
While I would not call this an article, it is a collection of ideas, thoughts and theories that I’ve compiled. Read it and apply it. You’ll be a better leader for it. Steps To Grow Thicker Skin: PRAY that God will give you courage, boldness and that you will not be trapped by the fear
Mass Funeral And Wedding At MBBC
The late Ron Dunn saw God move in his church in the 1970’s in a remarkable way. There was a heaven sent revival that changed the course of the church and the life of the pastor. God poured out His Spirit in MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church in an unusual way. That revival was a turning
Glimpses Of Revival
(Taken from the Pastor’s Corner of MBBC church paper – January 15, 1971) God’s Bottle Poured Out Revelation 5:8 speaks of a bottle in which God keeps the prayers of the saints. Not a single prayer of God’s people is ever forgotten!! We may pray for years without seeing with the eyes of flesh the
Place Shaken
My friend Ron Dunn died several years ago, but his words still ring in my ears. I was looking through some articles he wrote in the 1970s when the church he pastured was going through an extended season of revival. They stirred my heart, inspired me to seek after God and to pray for revival.
Be It Therefore Resolved
I’ve been to so many conventions in my life, I can’t even count them all. I use to go every year, but now, I only make it every 2 or 3 years. Many of my friends don’t go, it’s too expensive, and there are too many roosters strutting around obsessed with their self importance for
From The Home Office
(from I Left My Mind in Mississippi… But I Still Have My Ministry, pg. 81-83.) One of the most popular shows on late night TV is David Letterman. Letterman has become famous for his “Top 10” list. In fact, two books have been published containing his “best of” lists. What if we had a similar top
Reading Suggestions
To be a leader, one needs to be in tune with a variety of subjects. A person should also read books outside their area of interest or their normal reading plan. A good leader will read no less than 2 or 3 books a month. The minimum anyone can read can continue to maintain a
If We Were a Business
The church is the most unique institution on the face of the earth. It is a physical organization and a spiritual organism. It is the Body of Christ, not buildings, and budgets. There are times we try to make the church something that God never intended. Throughout history, man has tried to secularize the divine
The Church: Trampled Or Triumphant?
It was my privilege in May of 2003 to host the first ‘Bridge Builder’s’ Pastor’s Conference here at Sherwood. Dr. Warren Wiersbe and I spent the day with nearly sixty pastors talking about change, ministry and pastoring in the 21st century. It was a rich time and I believe all who were involved were blessed.
Lessons Learned In A Building Program (Part 2)
In the last issue, we covered twelve lessons I’ve learned in going through a 10 million dollar building program. In addition, we’ve purchased over a dozen homes around the church and had two major renovations. What follows will be the final seven lessons. There are more, but I’m too tired from building and raising money
Gods And Generals
I’m sure you know that I’m a Civil War buff. I minored in history in college with an emphasis in Civil War history. More than the battles, I’m fascinated by the people – their character, commitment to a cause (on both sides), their faith and their leadership skills. I probably own over one hundred books