The Many Reasons of Missions by Roxann Brenton    Matthew 28: 19–20:  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.    One thing I’ve learned from having been on several mission trips is that people take these trips for many reasons; to reach the world, to see the world, to make a difference, and/or to be a... Read More

Who Does it Belong To?     by Roger and Anna Driskill Luke 12:48: From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.   Let’s face it: this is an affluent church. We have a membership that, compared to many, has money. Despite what we know Jesus said about the rich man and the eye of a needle, we don’t feel guilty about having money, and we shouldn’t, if we have acquired... Read More

Stephen Ministry    by Carol Kingery Galatians 6:2:  Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.     Second Baptist started our Stephen Ministry program in 2004. Our church leadership carefully planned and budgeted for our congregation’s commitment and involvement.  This program has been blessed over the years by good, solid financial support. In our first year, eight people attended the Leadership Training... Read More