Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry: Godly Heritage

This is the fifth of a series of reflections of gratitude on 20 years of ministry at GBC. I am grateful for a godly heritage. I can go back many generations in my genealogy, and all are believers. I grew up in a home where my parents loved each other and loved Christ. I was […]

Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry: Hearing People

This is the fourth of a series of reflections of gratitude on 20 years of ministry at GBC. One thing I particularly prayed for when coming to GBC was peace and unity. We have it. The question is, why? Obviously, such a gift is due to the grace and kindness of God. But there is […]

Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry: Church

This is the third of a series of reflections of gratitude on 20 years of ministry at GBC. I am thankful for the church. But it wasn’t always that way. When I started seminary, I wanted to teach. Somewhere along the way that changed, though I would be hard-pressed to identify when and where. But […]

Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry: Family

This is the second of a series of reflections of gratitude on 20 years of ministry at GBC. As I think about ministry at GBC, I am thankful for family. Specifically, I am thankful for my family. Paul tells the Corinthians that it is better to remain single because the interests of a married man […]

Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry: Grace

This is the first of a series of reflections of gratitude on 20 years of ministry at GBC. When I think about ministry and about 20 years of ministry at GBC, I am thankful for grace. The word “grace” comes quickly to the lips of most believers, but are we genuinely convinced of our need […]

Sunday Leftovers (8/15/10)

While I came to GBC with no intention of leaving, I never thought 20 years would come so quickly and I would still be here! What happy and satisfying years these have been for me, Raye Jeanne, and our daughters, Elizabeth and Emily. The Lord has been gracious to mature us in our marriage and […]

Men’s Conference

Our men’s conference is now complete. It was a wonderful morning with Tom Pennington. He spoke three times and participated in a Q & A. All the audio and a number of pictures are now available. The links are below: Audio A Man After God’s Own Heart God’s Design for Marriage, Pt. 1 God’s Design […]

Lessons learned while waiting

In April 2007 the elders completed a master ministry plan for the church and then considered what impact that plan would have on the facilities. The combined plans were then excitedly shared with the church body — “this is what we believe God is doing in our church body and community and how we should […]