Pastor’s Blog

Next week, on June 11-12, 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention will gather for its annual meeting in Indianapolis and vote on the second reading of what is known as the “Law Amendment.”…click to read more…

We are called as God’s children to be a part of God’s continuing mission. In fact, we are, each of us, a continuing mission in ourselves because of the Holy Spirit’s work within us. Click to read more…

When I think of Thriving, I picture grape vines at harvest time, bursting with sweet fruit ripe for the picking, so heavy with grapes it pulls the vines groundward in their abundance.  Click to read more…

One of my favorite parts of my job is sitting with the children during worship. In just the short amount of time that I have been at First Baptist, I have witnessed so many holy and sacred moments when worshipping with the children. I have been so inspired by the awe and wonder that they bring to the worship space. Click to read more…

As the night grew old and the fire began to die down, some of the guys would grab rakes and start poking at logs with them, then raking the results towards the center.  When I asked “Why?” I was told “They are pulling the fire together so it will last and stay going…” Just like that bonfire, it’s good for us to pull our fire together, physically. Click to read more…

Coming to church in person, sitting together and up front: all part of creating a welcoming and hospitable space in worship…click to read more…