by Justin Tollison | May 12, 2017 | Education, Missions
During the week of March 20th, I had the privilege of traveling with Carroll to Cuba to teach a course to some very eager master’s students. It was quite the eye-opening experience. I knew Cuba was a very poor and oppressed country, but I was surprised to find the joy...
by Stephen Suffron | Apr 28, 2017 | Ministry, Missions
How was the gospel presented to you? Most Evangelical Christians received Christ through a presentation something like this: God loves you (John 3:16), but your sin separates you from God (Romans 3:23). Sin leads to death, but Jesus died on the cross to bring...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 30, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
In a small church, money is always an issue. Each member’s financial situation and giving level can have a meaningful impact on the budget. Ministry budgets are small, and in small towns, most of your members live on a modest income without much margin. So...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 16, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
“I remember when this whole place was full every Sunday. We even had people in the balcony.” The “good old days” can be an enemy to the pastor of a small church. People can often define success as getting things closer to what they used to be,...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 2, 2017 | Ministry, Missions, Theology
Two Sundays ago, I baptized my son Joseph. Although we knew it was a decision he had been wrestling with for some time, the timing was somewhat of a surprise. On the first Sunday in February, I preached a sermon that wasn’t explicitly evangelistic, so, as I do...
by Walter Norvell | Feb 9, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
Prayer, in many ways, is a mysterious yet practical aspect of following Jesus. I believe God is working His plan. And I also believe that when I engage in prayer, at God’s invitation, I work with Him to bring His resources to bear in establishing His kingdom. In the...
