(Taken from my sermon to Bridgeway Church on 4 Jan 26.) It’s surprisingly easy to say the right words while carrying the wrong heart. When I was a kid, my brother and I would get into fights. Nothing serious—no police involved—but severe enough that “the law” would show up. The law was mom. There wereContinue reading “Actually Love One Another”
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Boundaries: Too Many “Yeses,” or Too Many “No’s”
The post discusses the importance of setting boundaries in ministry and personal life to avoid burnout. It emphasizes the need to balance “yeses” and “no’s” to maintain spiritual and physical health. The author shares personal experiences and prompts readers to consider their own limitations, rhythms, and ways of recharging. The post also addresses the impact of excessive “no’s” on individual well-being and the need for counseling and community integration.
Moving for a Church? 3 Reasons We Moved
We arrived in OKC in early July and jumped right into community at our new church. We found a community group, starting attending a prayer meeting on Wednesdays at noon, outreach a few Saturdays, a training here and there, and some other advertised events. Almost every time we meet someone new at church and weContinue reading “Moving for a Church? 3 Reasons We Moved”
Prayer Stand Evangelism
21 Sept 2022 Several years ago I purchased a prayer stand for use at events. It’s highly visible, does a great job letting people know what you are doing, and helps you organize gospel material. Here are a couple videos that show an example of what you can do on your own with the prayerContinue reading “Prayer Stand Evangelism”
Gospel Tracts I Have Produced
Sometime around 2014, I was asked by Charles Brock to produce a tract version of his Good News for You! booklet. I began to pray, which led me to begin brainstorming, which led me to the first tract I produced. I added matt419.net to the mix as an evangelistic site and included the text toContinue reading “Gospel Tracts I Have Produced”
Church Planting Thresholds: Chapter Three Enlist
A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting
Covo and Bivocational Church Planting: 3 Lessons From Jake Davidson In the fall of 2021 I interviewed church planter Jake Davidson of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Pembroke. NBBC is a part of the Christian County Baptist Association and is partnering with the association, the KBC, and others to reach the lost with the gospel.Continue reading “A Conversation with Pastor Jake Davidson: Covocational/Bivocational Church Planting”
Pastor Appreciation: Church Planter Edition
Looking for some ideas to encourage your pastor or group of elders? What about the church planter your church sent, supports, or that is in the town next door? Idea lists abound this time of year! Here are a few… https://get.tithe.ly/blog/pastor-appreciation-month https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/homelife-pastor-appreciation-five-ways-to-say-thanks What not to do… 😉 What church planters want… They want: Prayer. PleaseContinue reading “Pastor Appreciation: Church Planter Edition”
Discipleship “bait”
Several years ago a godly man gave me a sheet of paper and asked me to “read it and let me know what you think.” The paper was something like the below link I have included. It didn’t take me long to realize that he had threw out some bait and that I was goingContinue reading “Discipleship “bait””
Toby DeHay 