Training for the Church That Actually Exists
Written by Matt Pearson If you live in Middle Tennessee long enough you will learn who the “unicorns” are. The unicorns are those who are actually from Middle Tennessee. We call them unicorns because they are so rare. The vast majority, so it seems, are from all over the United States. Individuals and families from throughout the […]
The Whole Gospel for the Whole Person
When I started in the ministry, evangelism was the only thing that mattered to most local Baptist churches. Every sermon, regardless of where it started, ended up getting back to John 3:16 and every service ended with an extended invitation. We were trained in how to use the “The Four Spiritual Laws” and if we […]
From Farm to Table, From Pew to Pulpit
Local restaurants celebrate their “farm to table” practice of sourcing their food items from local farms. Sometimes, the restaurant will name the farmers in their menus. Dairy products are from this farm and eggs and chickens are from this farm. The restaurants are celebrating the absence of a middleman in the food preparation process. We […]
