It’s not yet been 3 months since I went under the knife for Spinal Fusion surgery. It’s a major surgery. Sometimes I think people forget that. I have returned to a fairly “normal” schedule in my ministry at Calvary Baptist Church. I look “normal” – well, don’t think on that one too long. Some days … Continue reading »
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Paul Tripp: A New Season of Ministry
Paul Tripp, who, in my opinion, has been used of the Lord in amazing ways for several years, has announced his stepping down from his position on the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA. He also shares his thoughts on staying at Tenth Church, his future for Paul Tripp Ministries and his … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.2 of 4
Yesterday I began a 4 part series of an interview with Kirk Barger, our new Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. The interview began with a few questions about his personal interests, hobbies and the like. Today delves into Pastor Kirk’s passion for biblical counseling. I am personally excited for the opportunity to serve with … Continue reading »
A New Year: A New Pastor at CBC. Meet Kirk Barger, pt.1 of 4
On December 19, 2010, the members of Calvary Baptist Church gathered to vote on our pastoral candidate, Kirk Barger, to fill the role of Senior Pastor at CBC. Our church experienced a unique meeting in that we “already knew” Kirk & Annette fairly well. Having served in our church before becoming missionaries to Norway, and … Continue reading »
The Reformed Pastor, part IV – Richard Baxter
The project started by Garry (the Hippopotamus) and I to blog through Richard Baxter‘s the Reformed Pastor has stretched out longer than anticipated, and perhaps desired. I have been largely to blame for this, as my blogging took a brief hiatus over the past month. However, we are now back on track and determined to … Continue reading »
The Reformed Pastor: Co-blogging Richard Baxter’s work
This post will explore Baxter’s writing in chapter one of the Reformed Pastor, The Oversight of Ourselves, part two, entitled, “The Motives to This Oversight“. Having already explained The Nature of This Oversight, Baxter speaks to the things that should “awaken [us] to this duty”. I would like to lay them out numerically, as Richard … Continue reading »
Co-Blogging thru the Reformed Pastor – Part One
Garry, who blogs over at “the Hippopotamus“, and I have undertaken a challenge to co-blog through Richard Baxter’s the Reformed Pastor. The Schedule of the primary blogger for each section can be found here. Both of us will comment as possible on each section as well. We want this to be an exercise that benefits … Continue reading »
Thoughts on Growing Older
Today is my birthday. I’m 42 years old. I’ve started to grow comfortable to the whole “over 40″ thing; and seeing how I can’t do anything about it, I might as well enjoy it! I was gently rebuked by some members of my Young Married Sunday School class to be excited that God had given … Continue reading »
