One of the overlooked impacts of the COVID-19 virus is how it creates isolation. I've spoken to numerous people both inside our church as well as outside, and the consensus is how difficult this pandemic is on our emotional and...
The leadership for Clinton Upward (a ministry association of First and Second Baptist Churches in Clinton, Tennessee) has decided to cancel this year’s season. The primary mission of Clinton Upward is to provide a safe and affirming atmosphere for basketball...
We continue to adapt to a new way of going about our day to day lives. This reality has also impacted the way we have been doing church. In July, our church council determined that we would wait and be...
A little over ten years ago, as I was getting settled into a new pastorate in Springfield, MO, our church hosted an acting troupe called “Skinny Improv.” It was (and is) a popular local entertainment group who specializes in improvisational...
“If you don’t take a Sabbath, something’s wrong. You’re doing too much, you’re being too much in charge. You’ve got to quit, one day a week, and watch what God is doing when you’re not doing anything.”These words by Eugene...
“If you don’t take a Sabbath, something’s wrong. You’re doing too much, you’re being too much in charge. You’ve got to quit, one day a week, and watch what God is doing when you’re not doing anything.”These words by Eugene...
Our church continues its efforts to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus and respond accordingly with our Re-Gathering guidelines. Both the 8:30 am contemporary service in the Family Life Center as well as the 10:40 am traditional service in...
Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “I make myself rich by making my wants few.”These words written so long ago are an apt description of how to find happiness and contentment these days. We continue to navigate these COVID-19 days with...
"One today is worth two tomorrows" This saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin is a good reminder of how fragile this life is, and that it's important to value the time we have NOW.I'm grateful to have resumed in person on...
After 84 days away from our worship spaces, our church family and friends will be able to gather in person!Our church council has approved guidelines for re-gathering and those are available for your review; if you plan on attending in...