Texas pastor to celebrate 60 years at one church
HICO, Texas (BP) – It was 1965 and Carroll Shelby introduced the Mustang GT 350. President Johnson signed Medicare and the Voting Rights Acts into law. And Bob Ray became the pastor of Fairy Baptist Church, a role he still holds today.
Should we plan or trust? Yes! (Part 2 of 2)
A bit of wise, if somewhat cliche, advice suggests, “God is in control, but He doesn’t expect you to lean on a shovel and pray for a hole.” The proverb suggests that the Lord’s sovereignty does not absolve people of their responsibility. And it is right.
Should we plan or trust? Yes! (Part 1 of 2)
Should we plan and prepare, or should we trust and obey? Yes, we should! As we seek to serve the Lord, any dichotomy we place between the two is a false one.
Bivocational ministry: multiple jobs with one goal
I don’t propose bivocationalism as the only form of pastoral ministry, but I do offer it as a valid model that can reap eternal benefits.