Homegoing of a Saint: Rev. Nim Russell, Rome, Georgia
From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The longtime pastor of a northwest Georgia church was killed Sunday night in a head-on collision with an allegedly drunk driver in Bartow County. The Rev. Nim B....
View ArticleChurch Flyers 101
by Robert Earl Houston OK – we’ve all seen them. Church flyers. Whether they are advertisement of an event or celebration or anniversary or a billboard in the sky, if you live long enough in your...
View ArticleVacant Church: Second Baptist Church, Kokomo, Indiana (Open Until Filled)
Page 1 of 10 3/1/2014 SECOND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH KOKOMO, IN PASTORAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION OPEN 3/7/2014 UNTIL FILLED The Second Missionary Baptist Church was founded and...
View ArticleVacant Church: St. Paul First Baptist Church, Jefferson, GA (Deadline: May...
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View ArticleVacant Church: Second Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Deadline: May 31,...
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION The Pulpit Search Committee, representing the membership of Second Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking a new Pastor. Our former Pastor,...
View ArticleVacant Church: Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Context From the beginning, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (www.fellowshipmb.org) has been dedicated and committed to fostering and experiencing a sense of fellowship, thus the name. This...
View ArticleNoah
by Robert Earl Houston This is not going to be pretty. This afternoon me and a few members of my church went to see the movie Noah. I had heard about the box office success it was enjoying and the...
View ArticleYOLO
by Robert Earl Houston You ever looked at your calendar, pastor? Looked at all of the events, the Revivals, the Annual Days, the Conventions, the Conferences, the Continuing Education events . . . only...
View ArticleHomegoing of a Saint: Dr. A. Louis Patterson, Jr., Houston, TX
by Robert Earl Houston The acknowledged “Godfather” of expository preaching among African-American preachers was called home to be with the Lord today, April 9, 2014 – the Reverend Dr. Albert Louis...
View ArticleUpdated Information for Dr. Albert Louis Patterson, Jr.
Good morning everyone. I spoke with the Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church staff and the services are as follows: April 17, 2014 All services held at Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church 4901...
View ArticleA Social Media Campaign to honor Dr. A. Louis Patterson
Preachers . . . lend me your ears. Let’s start a social media campaign to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Albert Louis Patterson, Jr., who went home to be with the Lord. I’m hoping we can get...
View ArticleUnexcited in an Exciting Time
by Robert Earl Houston Why aren’t I excited? In the history of African-American baptists this is the closest thing to a Super Bowl – the changing of the guard in all four major conventions within a...
View ArticleThe Whirlwind
by Robert Earl Houston WHITESTOWN, INDIANA – Ever had days that ran by so quickly that you didn’t have a chance to sit down and soak it all in? Well, I’m at a Starbuck’s Coffee, with my laptop and my...
View ArticleDear Pastor . . . . . Disconnect
by Robert Earl Houston I am a Star Trek fan. Been one since the days of the original Star Trek – Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, Lt. Uhura, Dr. McCoy, Lt. Commander Scott, Ensign Chekov, and Lt....
View Article54
by Robert Earl Houston In just a few hours, Lord willing, I will be celebrating my 54th birthday. It seems like the time has just raced by so swiftly. I don’t feel 54, whatever it’s supposed to feel...
View ArticleThe Church of Perfect People
by Robert Earl Houston Donald Sterling, ESQ and Dr. Joe B. Hardwick By now most of us have seen the photograph of disgraced Los Angeles Clipper owner Donald J. Sterling from Sunday, June 1, 2014...
View ArticlePlease take us to the top floor
by Robert Earl Houston Recently a nationally-known minister has been all over the internet for his quotation of a rap song uttered across the pulpit. It’s lyrics shall not be repeated here and portions...
View ArticleVacant Church: Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Lexington, KY
From the American Baptist Newspaper: The Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 8 miles west of (downtown) Lexington, established in 1896, seeks a spirit-filled minister to pastor our flock. We are seeking...
View ArticleWhat Ever Happened to Sound Preaching?
by Robert Earl Houston Please pardon this post, but I’m on a short vacation (I’m absolutely worn out) and I brought my briefcase with me, and it hasn’t been opened this week, because I just need a...
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