Resources – Missions
LOSTNESS. 281 million in North America – staggering – true. What can YOU or me, one person, do? A lot. You and I make a difference when we each PRAY & GIVE. UNITED, we are each called to be one, one who shares the good news of Jesus Christ in a lost and hurting neighborhood,…
Experiences are a part of the fabric which informs and defines our lives. We collect them and interact with them along our journey. Experiences are the platform for lessons to be learned, wisdom to be gained, and character to be developed. Solomon wrote in Proverbs 4:7, “wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and…
Leadership has been likened to mountain climbing. Depending on the height of the mountain, the closer to the summit one climbs, the harder it gets. The air is thinner, the winds blow stronger, and the burdens rest on your shoulder more heavily as fewer people have climbed to the upper peaks. Some who have risen…
“…so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17 The past couple of years, we have had a season for ministry reflection, and now there is a sense of freedom to move ahead with reassurance and faith that God is still at work. As you anticipate the…
As this month of women’s ministry emphasis comes to a close, I wanted to share a little bit about what the CSBC Women’s Ministry is, some of the resources available, as well as how you can get involved. To begin, let me explain a little bit about who we are. The CSBC Women’s ministry is…
Thank you to Pastor Kevin James who also contributed to this article. Navigating ministry and relationships post-COVID is not for the faint of heart. As meeting in person and gathering in large groups became more difficult and the time between gatherings extended, the disconnect in many relationships grew. Some churches are still struggling to re-gather, while…
Para leer en español, click aquí In full-blown pandemic times, memes came out inspired by a teacher’s experience giving a test in which she asked, “Who killed Goliath,” a question obviously related to the Bible. In an effort to help the students, the last three letters to the 5-letter word were given, “_ _ V…
(*This is not intended to take the place of medical care. Some situations may require care beyond what we have the skills to provide.) “…[M]any people know what it’s like to care deeply, but do not know what to do after the hug.”[1] These past several years have, at times, been filled with heartache, despair,…
Over the years, I’ve attended my share of conferences and have noticed something about my appetite for knowledge. I crave transparency on the stage. When a speaker starts their talk by spewing formulas, easy-to-implement plans, or one-size-fits-all strategies, my mind drifts to my to-do list. Instead, I’m drawn to the moments when a leader is…
