by Greg Burdine | May 15, 2019 | Christian Living, Church
Guest Post from Jim Baize… Christian ministry has been my life for the last 50+ years. Full time Christian ministry should not be considered a profession– it is a calling. No one should enter the ministry just because they think it might be a good job! A pastor...
by Greg Burdine | May 8, 2019 | Christian Living, Church
Guest Post from Jerry Burton… I was driving into my new town for the first time to assume the pastorate of my first church, and the question went through my mind, “Wonder how long I will be here?” I preached my first sermon as pastor on December 15, 1979. My...
by Greg Burdine | May 3, 2019 | Christian Living, Church
Churches face challenges like never before. Most statistics show a decline in church attendance. Other statistics reveal that churches are closing faster than new churches are starting. If things don’t change, the church will disappear. It has always been a...
by Greg Burdine | Feb 12, 2019 | Church, Family
Marriage isn’t easy. Ministry isn’t easy. And when you put the two together, it can make for a pressure like no other. At a conference for the Baptist Bible Fellowship International (February 2019) held at Cornerstone Church (Pastor Brian Moore) in Anaheim (CA) I got...
by Greg Burdine | Jan 31, 2019 | Christian Living, Church, Sermon
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Hogwash! Words do hurt. It’s better to say, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will break my heart. The effect of harmful words outlast any physical blow. Among the trials we face in...
by Greg Burdine | Jan 17, 2019 | Christian Living, Church, Sermon
Church life would be great if it weren’t for people! The above statement may bring a smile to your face, but I’m afraid it is often true. People can make a mess of some wonderful experiences. We expect problems at work, government, society and even in the...