I love my seminary education and will forever be a proponet of seminaries. But it’s only one tool in the ministry bucket…here are five things you can’t learn in seminary.
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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BIBLE READING
Have you ever closed your Bible after reading it and wondered what you had just read? We often finish our Bible reading time with some knowledge, but we have no idea HOW the Bible applies to our lives. But Bible reading SHOULD be more than just gaining biblical knowledge…it should lead to obedience through action! The good news is youContinueContinue reading “HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BIBLE READING”
What Does it Take to be a Church “On Mission”
What does it take to be a church “on mission”? Good question! To find the answer, we must first define what it means to be “on mission.” We see the definition in the Book of Acts, which is one gigantic mission. The church starts in Jerusalem and ends at the ends of the world. UsingContinueContinue reading “What Does it Take to be a Church “On Mission””
How to Choose The Best Bible Translation
There seems to be an endless supply of Bible translaions in English. This is a HUGE blessing, but it also presents a problem: “How can I possibly choose one?”
How To Pray For The Minnesota Mission Trip
A few days from now, men from FBC Moberly and Renick Church will hit the road and head north for Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in International Falls, Minnesota on mission. We’ll drive 12 hours, about 730 miles from Moberly to the Canadian border to join with about 50 other people from across our association toContinueContinue reading “How To Pray For The Minnesota Mission Trip”
Follow Me: The Guy Who Walked Away From Jesus
There have been lots of epic failures throughout history. Some are more familiar, like the Portland Trailblazers picking Sam Bowie and passing on Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft. Or when Blockbuster Video failed to buy Netflix for $50 million in 2000. And then there are ones you’ve probably never heard of like PepsiContinueContinue reading “Follow Me: The Guy Who Walked Away From Jesus”
You’re Not As Strong As You Think…And That Makes You Stronger.
If you’re like me, you tend to think that you are fairly strong, at minimum I like to think that I’m strong enough. In regards to strength, I’ve moved grand pianos, lifted massive dressers and picked up dryers on my back. In regards to endurance, I’ve survived months of working three jobs while being enrolledContinueContinue reading “You’re Not As Strong As You Think…And That Makes You Stronger.”
What I Learned In Juarez: Part Four-The Glory of God
Recently we spent 4 days in Juarez, Mexico building homes for two families. Below is part four of a four part series describing just a few things I learned while our team was on mission. Click here for Part One: The Local Church. Click here for Part Two: The Body of Christ. And click hereContinueContinue reading “What I Learned In Juarez: Part Four-The Glory of God”
What I Learned In Juarez: Part Three-The Culture
Each time I’ve been to Mexico I’ve walked away impressed by the people and grateful to have spent just a little time with them. Below are three of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about the Mexican culture.
What I Learned In Juarez: Part Two-The Body of Christ
The mission team, the Casas missionaries and the church in Juarez all combined to preach one of the best sermons I’ve ever seen…here’s how.