There are four main bones in every organization. The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem. The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else. The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything. The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt of the load and do most of the work.
Archive for October, 2008
The Bones…
October 16, 2008The Annual Meeting
October 16, 2008The Big Emory Baptist Association annual meeting is today! Later this evening I’ll post some photos when I get back from it.
What is A Successful Ministry?
October 15, 2008There seems to be a widespread misunderstanding and misapprehension as to what counts for success in terms of pastoral ministry. ‘Success’ is too often equated with numerical advances and high pay. The ‘bigger’ the church, the more ’successful’ the pastor.
Of course this is utterly absurd and grossly unbiblical. Alas, however, even many [...]
Prayer Request
October 8, 2008Please remember Priscilla F. today as she has carpel – tunnel surgery this afternoon.
Thank You
October 5, 2008I want to thank the Church for the very, very kind 15th Anniversary gift. It was extraordinarily generous and as always you are very much appreciated. As I wrote the other day, these past 15 years have been the best of my life. Again, thank you one and all.
Old Fashioned Day
October 5, 2008Here are some photos! It was a great day. If you missed it this year, make plans now to come next.
Church Security Seminars
October 2, 2008It’s sad that such things are necessary. Still, should you be interested in learning about church security matters, a series of Church Security meetings will take place across Tennessee during the week of November 3. GuideOne Insurance Company will be sending a representative from their corporate office in Iowa to travel the state [...]
From This Week’s Bulletin
October 2, 2008Today [Sunday] is Old Fashioned Day! Stay for an old fashioned lunch after the morning worship service. And then do something really old fashioned and come back tonight.
Next Sunday Steve Fann will be preaching in the morning and evening services.
The Big Emory Baptist Association Annual Meeting is October 16th at 1 [...]
Prayer Request
October 2, 2008Please do remember Helen C’s family in the passing of her sister, Grace. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Sharp’s with the funeral following.
