The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) messengers passed an amendment which specifies that an SBC church "does not affirm, appoint, or employ a woman as a pastor of any kind." This amendment must gain 2/3 approval at next year's...
Tim Keller, long time pastor of Redeemer Church in New York City, died a few weeks ago after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72 years old. His death has generated an outpouring of gratitude for his...
High School Seniors of 2023Wow, to believe that we are coming upon May and graduation already! This past year of being the Minister of Youth has been such a blessing. Each of the seniors graduating this year has such a...
It was March 15, 2020. I was in our deacons meeting that Sunday morning. We talked about a virus spreading in the Northwest part of the country and a question about what it's impact could be on us.While we discussed...
The Rev. Paul Turner historical marker is finally in place!We had an impactful Sunday ceremony after the February 28th traditional worship service. The ceremony was live-streamed and can be found on our YouTube channel as well as on our Facebook...
Ash Wednesday has been part of the broader Christian tradition for 1200 years. Baptists have not necessarily been known to participate in this observance, but I'm grateful our church embraces its participation in the larger body of Christ in this...
“In one sense, the road back to God is a road of moral effort, of trying harder and harder. But in another sense it is not trying that is ever going to bring us home. All this trying leads up...
You should be receiving Deacon Nomination forms in the next day or so, if not already. Please review these materials and prayerfully submit your responses by January 31st. I also ask those who will be nominated to prayerfully consider taking...
Mike Glenn (Christianity Today) tells a story about when he learned the difference between wishing and wanting: Several years ago I was playing golf with a very talented man. I stood up and hit my drive and like usual, the...