Cancer is a name that carries an unthinkable weight, a name we’d all prefer not to know. But it’s a name that has seeped into our lives, our families, our friendships, and our churches. It is an illness that does not discriminate, tearing through the very fabric of human life, spreading fear, pain, and uncertainty. I hate cancer, not out of bitterness or rebellion against God, but because it causes such profound suffering to those I hold dear.
Every year, the SBC holds an annual meeting in different places around the country where members gather to worship, conduct business, and make important decisions about the future of our network of churches. This year’s meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, and there are many compelling reasons why you should attend. Here are four reasons I think you should consider attending the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans
Transitions can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to moving from one ministry to another. It can be an emotional time as you say goodbye to the people and work that you have been invested in, and prepare to move on to new challenges and opportunities. I understand both aspects of this firsthand, having begun a new ministry on January 1st of this year.
As a committed Southern Baptist, I believe that the Cooperative Program is one of the most significant and effective means of supporting our churches and ministries. The Cooperative Program is our unified giving program that enables Southern Baptist churches to come together in support of missions and ministries nationally and globally.
Oh my wordโฆthank you, thank you, thank you for the birthday wishes. What a difference a year can make!
This year has passed by faster than any I can remember! So much has taken place in our lives and change is in the air as we transition to a new season of ministry beginning in 2023.
Since announcing we were entering a time of transition, our family has received hundreds and hundreds of phone calls (yepโฆ still a thing!), emails, text messages, and encouraging words across a variety of social media platforms, all wishing us well.
It is with some sadness that we announced my resignation as Administration Pastor of this wonderful church this evening. As Northside is the first church where I have served on staff, the transition to a new place of service will be another first for us.
Just what am I going on about you might ask? Iโm talking about saying โyesโ to God and seeing where He may choose to send me to be hands and feet. I know that sounds a little vague and probably a bit โsuper spiritualโ but when it comes down to it, that really is what Iโm going on about. I suppose a bit more explanation is in order.
Friends that are closer to me know of the joy I get from blogging. Over the years since launching my…