by Stephen Suffron | May 24, 2018 | Carroll Community
This past month, our church ordained our long-time volunteer youth pastor to the gospel ministry. The ceremony was the culmination of a process of a couple of years as we have worked out his sense of calling. It’s a great honor to help someone realize that God...
by Wade Berry | Apr 10, 2018 | Carroll Community
Last week, we tried to gain a better understanding of what discipleship is by describing the kinds of obstacles that we encounter when we try to do it well. We learned that real discipleship integrates intellectual, spiritual, and emotional elements, and we discussed...
by Stephen Suffron | Dec 7, 2017 | Carroll Community
This Christmas season, our church and a local African-American congregation are trying a sort of experiment. It all started some time in the summer, when I ran into the pastor of one of the larger black congregations in town. Our churches (and a few others) had a...
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 | Sep 19, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Last week, I argued that theological education is both a biblical and a practical endeavor. This week, I would like to enumerate some of the benefits of theological education. As usual, you are welcome to add your own ideas in the “Comments” section below. Benefits...
