There are some things you don’t think about too much when you announce you’re transitioning to a new ministry. One is your library. After more than 53 years of ministry, I have accumulated a few books.

The Pathway newspaper is not just one thing it is a potpourri of many things.  Often its stories are like a pleasant scent—there’s just something special about God’s people on mission with Him.

The beginning of Mark 2 is one of the greatest events in Scripture. The people involved are the Lord Jesus, the disciples, the crowd inside a house, the religious leaders attempting to shelter the people from this rabbi from Nazareth, a paralytic, and four men. Each has a vital role to play, but this short column does not lend itself to exploration of each life.

For genuine believers in Christ, heaven is our home. My mom is home. I miss her. ... This Mother’s Day, capture the moment to express gratitude and value for your mom. If she is already home in heaven, share with your wife, or a senior adult lady in your church, that you respect her for the sacrifices she has made for love.

Church leadership roles are not simply corporate conclusions. There is no competition here, nor is there room for political caucusing. What you’re seeking is a unanimous conclusion about one candidate to call. If Search Team members don’t arrive at that place together, they are not ready yet to extend the call to a candidate for leadership of a church or ministry.

Missouri law requires all “ministers” to be mandatory reporters of sexual abuse or neglect allegations regarding minors. This certainly includes pastors and other ministerial staff members at MBC-affiliated churches, associations, or entities. It’s very important that the allegations be reported immediately.