"In God's eyes, there are no little people or little places," said Francis Schaeffer in a book of sermons compiled on that topic. His words were on my heart as I considered the small-town churches scattered throughout our country. The church I pastor is a part of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist … Continue reading Small Town Rural Church = Eternal Significance (Part 1)
Author: Jamie McClanahan
Intentionally Developing Leaders in the Local Church
How can one pastor figure all that out and do the necessary work? I must confess that I often forget that I am one person with finite limitations. The tension only builds as we consider our roles and responsibilities at home, in the community, to our denomination, and to the Kingdom of God in our … Continue reading Intentionally Developing Leaders in the Local Church
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