Our church’s Statement of Faith is the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. All our members sign this statement when they join the church. Some may not be aware how the BFM 2000 speaks directly to what is happening in our country after the killing of George Floyd. Article 15 in the Statement is on “The Christian and the Social Order.” It says this: “All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society. Means and methods used for [...]

As a preacher, I often struggle with knowing if the Word of God is changing people’s lives. My desire is to see God create, through his Word and by his Spirit, authentic people in our church.People with real and deep faith in God and real and deep love for others. The humbling reality is that I cannot do this. Only the Word of God can do this work. No preacher is able to change people’s hearts.This is God’s way of keeping preachers humble, and prayerful. Nonetheless, the struggle to know [...]

“In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.” – Psalm 86:7We are living through something that we will remember for the rest of our lives.  The coronavirus pandemic has touched all of us in some way.  You or one of your loved ones may have the virus.  You may know someone who has the virus or someone who lost a loved one from the virus.  You may have had your hours cut back at work or lost your job.  You may be wondering how [...]