(Picture of FBC Del Rio, Texas) Today’s post consists of 14 reasons for church unity breakdown. This is from Thom Rainer’s blog I pray that you are part of the solution at your church instead of part of the problem. Gossip. Church members talk about one another instead of talking to one another. Paul calls churchContinue reading “Church Unity Breakdown”
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The Nones have it
Pew research just compiled a huge survey of over 35,000 pollers. My take on this article: Today is a good day to be a pastor. Job security is on the rise! How much more does the great USA need Jesus now? I realize Christian leaders have given themselves black eyes ever since Jimmy Swaggart madeContinue reading “The Nones have it”
Unique Student Ministry
We are currently having a leadership meeting to hammer out the details for this year’s Unique Week in Houston. Jaime Garcia is an amazing leader and man of God who loves people. I am grateful to have Jaime in my life and for His partnership in the gospel. If you know of any youth groupContinue reading “Unique Student Ministry”
Shoe Drive
Del Rio, Texas is one of the most unique places in America. It has most all the amenities anyone could want, like shopping, hospital, schools, college, churches, etc., yet it is 3 hours from the closest major airport. There is a lot of need here even for basic human needs, like food, clothing, and shelter.Continue reading “Shoe Drive”
Choices
The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, “If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop,Continue reading “Choices”
ALS and Steve Swope
Today, I want to dedicate my post to my best friend, Mr. Steve Swope. Steve and I met when I worked for the Department of the Army at Ft. Hood, Texas. Steve was an active duty soldier stationed there. We became really close friends as we would spend nearly every weekend together working on theContinue reading “ALS and Steve Swope”
Next Steps
On May 10, I will be leading a new Discipleship Class: The New Sunday morning class is entitled “Next Steps” at 9:30 am upstairs in Youth area, look for signs! Are you new to Christianity? Are you seeking for meaning? Do you want more from your time with God? Do you want to know moreContinue reading “Next Steps”
Seven Reasons Some Church Members Don’t Want Their Churches to Grow
Today, I am posting an excellent article by Thom Rainer. Let me know what you think. It is highly unusual to hear church members say that they don’t desire their churches to be obedient to the Great Commission. Indeed, it is common for the members of a pastor search committee to tell a prospective pastorContinue reading “Seven Reasons Some Church Members Don’t Want Their Churches to Grow”
Family Sermon Series
It has been a while since I have had time to think about a new direction in the upcoming sermons that I will begin preaching since we just finished up the book of Philippians. So, for the next few weeks, I will be preaching about the wisdom of God for the family. God hasContinue reading “Family Sermon Series”
Philippians Sermon Series
Yesterday, our church finished a 10-week series through the epistle of Philippians. I enjoyed the book for a few reasons. One of those reason was the knowledge that Paul’s imprisonment didn’t stop his joy from coming through the letter. I felt as if Paul was not in prison because he wrote as if he wasContinue reading “Philippians Sermon Series”
In The Light, 1 John 1:7 