by Gene Wilkes | Mar 18, 2019 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry
Last month we introduced the importance of culture in matters of leadership. (Take a moment to catch up if you did not read it.) We concluded that blog with this question, “What about the importance of culture in an organization or group?” Let me pick up my thoughts...
by Stephen Suffron | Feb 21, 2019 | Carroll Community, Carroll Prayer Network, Leadership, Ministry
It is a sobering time for the church right now. As a Southern Baptist, I am sickened by the details of the recent Houston Chronicle report on sexual abuse, cover-up, and inaction within our denomination. Even locally, we have seen ministers leaving their posts...
by Karl Fickling | Jan 17, 2019 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry, Online Seminary, Teaching Church
WWW.INNEED.COM I often hear, “Let’s get this church some good resumes.” My private reaction is, “Okay. Just tell me where to find those resumes!” Most churches still get flooded with resumes, but many of these resumes are the same ones being passed around over and...
by Wade Berry | Dec 24, 2018 | Carroll Community, Ministry, Scripture
I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:19b-20 Merry Christmas! Today, my wife and I are enjoying the hospitality of...
by Wade Berry | Dec 18, 2018 | Carroll Community, Scripture, Theology
Joy to the world The Lord is come Let Earth Receive its King “Joy to the World” Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so...
by Karl Fickling | Dec 13, 2018 | Carroll Community, Ministry, Op-Ed
My family watched the recorded national funeral service for President George H. W. Bush, #41. Towards the ending of the Episcopal service, the congregation was invited to recite the Apostles Creed. We were touched by watching all former presidents, AND their wives,...
