Loading ...Matthew | September 30, 2008
Friday was a wonderful day because I had the honor of being interviewed by Adam Faughn and Dale Jenkins. These two men are doing a super job for the local churches where they serve as well as doing a service for the church in general. Dale labors with the Spring Meadows church of [...]
Matthew | September 29, 2008
Sadly, I resigned as the pulpit minister from the Waynesboro church of Christ. Last night was full of tears and sorrow. Waynesboro has been a wonderful work. The people are fantastic and the eldership is wonderful. Anyone would be happy to be the preacher in Waynesboro. In the last four [...]
Matthew | September 27, 2008
It seems that in the decisionmaking process someone will always bring up the “where it might go” statement. A congregation will be hesitent in lanuching out into a new ministry because of “where it might go.” This phrase is from the desire to keep liberalism out of the congregation. The elders, preachers, [...]
Matthew | September 26, 2008
Well I was tagged again–thank you Bill. It has taken me a long time to finish this assignment, but nevertheless here it is. Five ways that blogging has affected my life.
1. When I travel to lectureships and church gatherings and introduce myself, people state, “I know you, I read your blog.” I [...]
Matthew | September 25, 2008
I was not able to spend the entire day at the workshop, but was able to hear the main speaker that interested me. I wanted to hear about a recent study concerning growth in the churches of Christ. It was an uplifting presentations. The presentation was also informative. Favil presented an [...]
Matthew | September 24, 2008
Today was an amazing day. I had the opportunity to attend the Heritage Christian University Lectureship this morning. At 11:30am, I was involved in the contract signing for my first book that is going to be published by Heritage Christian University Press. The book is about the advice that Paul gives Timothy [...]
Matthew | September 23, 2008
Edwin Friedman is one of my favorite mentors. He has gone on from this world, but his writings continue. His book “A Failure of Nerve” was published after his death as well as this title. In reading this book, it was deep in wisdom. There are lines that cause you to [...]
Matthew | September 22, 2008
This is one of the best nights of my life. A friend of mine is taking me to the Nashville Predator’s team party. At this party I will get to meet all of the players and get their autographs. For some of my non-hockey fan readers, the Predators are the local NHL [...]
Matthew | September 20, 2008
Saturday is one of the best days of the week. It is my off day, unless I have to work, which seems to be too often. But mostly I have the day to myself. Earlier in the marriage, I would play golf on Saturday, but these days it is given to family [...]
Matthew | September 18, 2008
The gospel advocate article is finished up. I am presently working on class lessons for 21st Century. The book development and process is coming along. The sermons are always happening. And the most work that is extra is the reading reports and the book reviews and case studies for the Doctorate [...]
