AUDIO: MOTIVATE We consistently give praise to God because each day there is continually something new to for which to give Him praise. Every day has morning mercies and evening grace. Our God is unfathomably profound yet simple and relational. Jesus is the perfect paradox and the list could be endless for why we are…
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Realities for Revitalizing Churches
Cliff notes from a talk by Dr. Sam Rainer #BCMDunited Nov 11, 2019 with summary personal reflections. ◦ 65+% churches need revitalization; ~900 SBC churches are dying each year; ~4,000 churches nationally dying each year. ◦ Conversion (baptism) growth is slowing. Most growth is coming from higher birth rates or transfer growth from mainline and/or declining…
A Pastor’s Anniversary (10 years @ SPBC)
SPBC had a surprise celebration for our family’s 10th anniversary with me as their pastor. They started with a surprise kazoo announcement and presentation slideshow – you sorta had to be there. Some past church members sent in a video thanks from their family, which was special. They also had a presentation with a certificate…
Wealth Weighs (Revelation 3:14-22)
AUDIO MOTIVATE Almost every dad loves a good knock-knock joke. Here are few… Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Spell who? W-H-O. Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Oink oink. Oink oink who? Make up your mind, are you a pig or an owl? Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Etch. Etch who? God bless you. Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Hatch….
Growing Godly Generations 