While much of this article likely pertains to most Bible believing churches especially in the South, Midwest, and Southwest, I am focused specifically on my tribe because I know "us" and understand our particular plight with its own quirks. I am less astute in regards to the particular nuances of other denominational and non-denominational churches … Continue reading 4 Issues SBC Churches will Wrestle with for the Sake of the Gospel in 2014
Why Don’t We Sing Patriotic Music in our Worship Gatherings?
I am the pastor of an awesome church. It is 125 years old and located in the Southern United States in Houston, Texas. It has been a very patriotic church in the past for great reasons. We are a church in transition in an American culture that is changing. Our theology has been the same for … Continue reading Why Don’t We Sing Patriotic Music in our Worship Gatherings?
A Plea to Ministry Leaders: Abide
My plan is always to pray and read the Scriptures in the morning that I might listen to God. Yesterday was not unlike any other day. Stayed up too late so I slept too late (7:00 AM is late in my world). Got ready, ate breakfast,dropped my daughter off for volleyball camp, walked in our … Continue reading A Plea to Ministry Leaders: Abide
Brian Haynes 