I have been the pastor at Calvary Baptist in Mount Airy for a little more than a year now. Having invested much of the past twelve months in building relationships and learning about the congregation’s character, hopes and dreams; it has begun to feel in many ways like it’s time to start tackling the question: [...]
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Thanks for “Being” (vs. “Doing”) the Church
Posted in Current Events, General, Ministry, My Church on May 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Fearsome Joy of Renovation
Posted in Ministry, My Church on February 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
My family and I have just commenced our first ‘home renovation’ project since moving into our home in Mount Airy last fall. We’re not undertaking anything too dramatic; quite frankly, we don’t have the resources for that. But we do want to update some fixtures, change some colors, and add some touches that make the [...]
In This New Year: “Aroma of Christ” or “Unholy Stink”
Posted in Current Events, Ministry, My Church on January 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Did you hear the news? Buried deep within the “post-Christmas” and “pre-New Year” press reports about political campaigns and holiday sales figures was one of those stories that make me scratch my head and think, “You’ve got to be kidding!” On December 28th, the Associated Press noted that up to 100 Greek Orthodox and Armenian [...]
My Holy Night
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on December 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I suspect is true for a lot of us, many of my earliest Christmas memories have to do with all the festivities of the holiday season. I remember trips to visit family…and the decorating of Christmas trees (with meticulously hung pieces of tinsel, no less! Who uses tinsel anymore?). I remember standing in line [...]
My Merry (and Ambivalent) Christmas
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on December 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Like a lot of folks, I enjoy Christmas about as much as any time of the year. Many of my favorite songs are Christmas carols. Since I attended college in Williamsburg, Virginia, I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for colorful Christmas decorations and the warm flicker of glowing candles. And even though I [...]
The Best Thanks
Posted in Ministry, My Church on October 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I write this, I’m still basking in the glow of “Pastor Appreciation Month.” In recent weeks, many of you have made a special effort to speak with me or to send an encouraging note; and then, of course, the congregation as a whole has blessed my family and me with a generous gift certificate [...]
Respect for the Living
Posted in General, Ministry, Small Town Life on September 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I conducted a funeral recently. I must confess: funerals are not my favorite part of being a pastor. But I am humbled by the opportunity that I’m given to walk with families through times of significant loss. And I take seriously the responsibility of helping people see grief through the lens of God’s gracious love, [...]
The Youth in All of Us
Posted in Current Events, Ministry, My Church on August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Some of you may not know this, but I’ve been “pinch-hitting” as the Calvary Baptist youth minister recently. Of course, I don’t want to make that sound like a bigger deal than it is. Mostly, I’ve just been leading some Bible study with our young people and working with our adult volunteers to coordinate some [...]
Our Love for God’s People
Posted in Current Events, Ministry, My Church on August 17, 2011 | 1 Comment »
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people. (Ephesians 1:4) One of the things that has brought me great joy during these early months of my ministry [...]
Don’t Just Do Something. Stand There.
Posted in Ministry, My Church on August 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13, NIV; emphasis added) You might realize it, but we’re approaching a new beginning. It’s not the beginning of a new calendar year. [...]
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