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 Wade Berry | Mar 5, 2019 | Carroll Prayer Network, Scripture, Theology
A Praying Prophet Jeremiah has often been called “the weeping prophet,” but perhaps he should also be called “the praying prophet.” Like many prophets, Jeremiah regularly asked God for guidance on behalf of others in the Israelite community (cf. Jeremiah 37 and 42)....
by Sharon Gresham | Feb 7, 2019 | Carroll Prayer Network, Scripture
Life often puts barriers in front of our hopes and plans, and we cannot see why we do not move forward with projects, opportunities, or dreams. I have considered the reasons that I have seemed stuck in life, have not received answers to prayers, have not been able to...
by Walter Norvell | Jan 12, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry
What are the important actions of a Jesus follower? I could answer that with a number of ideas: sharing faith with lost persons, stewarding God’s resources, and studying the Bible. I know you can argue with me, but I think the most important work of a believer is...
by Walter Norvell | Dec 29, 2016 | Ministry
Small groups are the logical environment for developing disciples. Many skills associated with following Jesus are taught and learned inside a small group. Prayer is one example. I recently read Steve Gaines’ little book, Pray Like It Matters. The title grabbed my...
