“The Human Curriculum” by Jason Edwards
Several years ago, as I was attempting to design a small group experience for our first Community Groups, a specialist in small group ministry posed an important question: What is the most important piece of curriculum for these groups? I pondered that for some time. One of the goals of Community Groups is the first […]
“The Human Curriculum” by Jason Edwards
Several years ago, as I was attempting to design a small group experience for our first Community Groups, a specialist in small group ministry posed an important question: What is the most important piece of curriculum for these groups? I pondered that for some time. One of the goals of Community Groups is the first […]
“Artist Returns to Clean and Refurbish “Love’s Legacy”” by Greg Duncan
In 2018 our church decided to commission an original work of art to commemorate our 175th anniversary. Such a monumental milestone certainly deserved a notable, permanent expression of the church’s significant past, thriving present, and bright future. It also seemed fitting that the artwork should be public to honor our church’s many community connections over […]
“Renew” by Jason Edwards
My children don’t pull any punches, often sharing their thoughts with me about me, whether I ask for it or not. This weekly performance review might include feedback on the fairness of consequences I’ve administered, the quality of my cooking, the hilarity (or lack thereof) of my latest “dad joke,” or any number of other […]
“Renew” by Jason Edwards
My children don’t pull any punches, often sharing their thoughts with me about me, whether I ask for it or not. This weekly performance review might include feedback on the fairness of consequences I’ve administered, the quality of my cooking, the hilarity (or lack thereof) of my latest “dad joke,” or any number of other […]
“Grief has an aging process” by Lisa Shoemaker
On August 8, I traveled back to my hometown (Jefferson City, MO) in order to participate in a service that First Baptist Church Jefferson City planned to publicly memorialize a great Baptist leader, pastor, speaker, wisdom-writer, friend, and people-lover: Doyle Sager, who passed away January 22, 2021. Dr. Sager, Doyle, served as senior pastor […]