Pastoral
Who’s In Charge? A Discussion on Sola Scriptura
Protestants have been known since around the time of Oct. 31, 1517, to believe in the doctrine of SOLA SCRIPTURA (Latin for, “Scripture Alone”). This means for the Bible believing Christian that God’s Word is the sole, infallible rule and authority for faith and practice. Nothing- including one’s personal experience, can equal or supersede God’s…
Read MoreJoe’s Personal Testimony About Legalism
Since around 2004 (17yrs), by God’s grace I have been trying to walk the balance between “grace” and “truth.” Before this time- starting around the time I was saved in 1995 till about one year before I left New Orleans (about 8yrs) I was one of the most legalistic persons you could ever have run…
Read MoreSeven Life Lessons
From time to time I love to journal and reflect upon that which I’ve learn both in every day life and ministry. I pray these simple life lessons from this current season of my life will encourage you in your walk with God! Seven Life Lessons: “Feelings” may be true- but they also can be…
Read MoreA Pastor’s Heart
Note: This letter is written at a time of peace both in our church and in my life, without any particular situation in mind. I also have purposely waited for certain situations to resolve (2-3 months) just to be sure when I wrote a post like this no one could say, “this is about me,…
Read MoreHow to Leave and Find a New Church from a Pastor’s Perspective
For the past couple of years I’ve been noticing that church growth experts and seasoned pastors alike have been concerned with a troubling trend in US churches, called “transfer growth.” Transfer growth means to “grow by way of receiving new members from other churches.” Carl George, church growth expert, estimates that 80% of church growth…
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