The Ministry in Matane Missionary Brad Calhoun presents a report about his work in Matane, Quebec, a ministry he has turned over to a Quebec pastor as he transitions to a pastoral ministry in North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Dec 16 Study – Brad Calhoun
Dec 16 AM – Brad Calhoun
After Darkness Light Missionary Brad Calhoun (the father-in-law of our pastor's son - Pastor Johnson says that makes them 'outlaws') ministered to us with a message in keeping with our theme of 'Christ and the Nations'. … [Read more...] about Dec 16 AM – Brad Calhoun
Oct 21 PM – Church
It's a Building (2) In concluding our series on the church, I want to return to what I think of as the foundational metaphor for the church in the Bible. 'It's a Building' - this is the second message by the same name from essentially the same passage. As a building, the church requires organization. This implies efficiency and also sufficiency - the organization of the church … [Read more...] about Oct 21 PM – Church
Oct 14 PM – Church
It's a Temple The Lord's building ... body ... flock ... is described by another Biblical metaphor, the grandest of them all: it's a Temple. It does seem that little attention is paid to this today, but the church is truly the Lord's temple. As such, it is intended to be a holy dwelling place for the Holy God. What implications for church life does this concept have? What … [Read more...] about Oct 14 PM – Church
Sept 30 PM – Church
It's a Flock The Lord's body is the church, growing up to be like Him, and growing up into Him. But the concept requires still more metaphors. Not only a building, not only a body, but also a flock. The flock of God. As a flock, the church needs shepherding. And shepherding is much more than leadership. In fact, leadership isn't enough. Now, what does that mean? Read the … [Read more...] about Sept 30 PM – Church