by Karl Fickling | Apr 19, 2018 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry
Unfortunately, meeting with church leaders, where a pastor left “poorly,” is all too common in my life. “Our last pastor didn’t feed me,” is a common complaint. It’s not a fair gripe, as we all know that preaching is subjective, and reaching a diverse (in theology...
by Wade Berry | Apr 17, 2018 | Ministry, Scripture, Uncategorized
Romans 6 describes sin as an enslaving power. It takes away our ability to choose another way of life. It works its way into every aspect of our thinking and feeling, and, in so doing, it impacts everything we do. And like the cruelest of slave-masters, it results...
by Stephen Suffron | Apr 12, 2018 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry
Small towns in the United States are in decline. Most of the population and economic growth in the country has been located near urban centers. If you are called to pastor in a small town, you are likely going to have to deal with poverty. National politics paints...
by Stephen Suffron | Nov 9, 2017 | Carroll Community, Ministry
I have thought a lot about longevity over the past seven years. During these years, I have dedicated myself to remaining persistent in the task before me as pastor in my small town. These are also the years where I have learned to run long distance, and with those...
by Wade Berry | Nov 7, 2017 | Carroll Community, Ministry
Last month, a movement emerged on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Women (and men) who have been the victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment posted “me too” in their various feeds. The post was a way to draw attention to the large number of...
by Stephen Suffron | Oct 26, 2017 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry
I didn’t set out in the beginning to be a small-town pastor. I grew up in the suburbs, and I expected that I would stay in that context throughout my life as I fulfilled my calling. The first time I was looking for a pastoral position, I did not even seriously...
