by Wade Berry | Mar 26, 2019 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology, Worship
In keeping with the season of Lent, we have been striving to keep our focus on Jesus in spite of all that clamors for our attention. In order to channel our efforts in a fruitful way, we have been reflecting on the first two chapters of Hebrews. Last week, we focused...
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 Karl Fickling | Mar 14, 2019 | Carroll Prayer Network, Ministry, Worship
The church was divided. First, it had two services. One was 100% traditional, at 8:30 A.M., on Sunday mornings. On my first Sunday as interim pastor, I found 200 aging members, in a sanctuary that sat 1,000. The service felt dead. I assumed the next service would be...
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...
