He Descended Into Hell?
Perhaps you too have wondered what it means that Christ “descended into hell.” There is no Scripture that speaks of a literal descent into hell, so what are we to make of this?...
Keep ReadingSHOW forth the love of Christ: Purpose Statement
The last few months in these monthly articles we have been looking at the new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:...
Building Campaign: Path to Building a Strong Church
Recently one of my pastor friends came for a visit, and the church where he pastors is beginning a capital campaign in order to build a church building on newly......
KNOW Christ: Purpose Statement
As we turn the calendar from November to December, that wonderful time of year is upon us. As we decorate our homes, play Christmas music, and wrap gifts. What a wonderful......
GROW in Christ: Purpose Statement
As mentioned last month, we as a leadership have crafted a new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church......
Summary of the General Assembly of the PCA
I'm thankful to be Presbyterian. Chiefly we have a rich theological history that proudly proclaims the truth of Scriptures and week by week proclaims the Gospel fully and freely. I am thankful for the connectionalism and collected wisdom that comes from having many at different levels of church government. This makes the deliberations at times painfully inefficient but it ...
Keep ReadingLove Greater than (and Different from) the World
The stores are filled with hearts, candy, and teddy bears in anticipation of Valentine’s Day on February 14th. A day in which we are to demonstrate love to our significant others - and I’m all for it! Sure we should show love every day but......
Keep ReadingNew Year, New Resolve to be with the Lord
As the New Year begins this month many take the opportunity to “reset the clock” on some new habits or purpose for the New Year. Not sure if you......
Keep ReadingComes to Make His Blessings Flow
As you read this article hopefully you are well into the Christmas Season with......
Keep ReadingConnected to the Past | Living in the Present | Looking to the Future
Today as I write this on Oct. 27th it is the 102 year anniversary of the founding of our Presbyterian Church in Smyrna, GA. Last week Sunday we......
Keep Reading5 Functions of a Faithful Church
On Sunday nights for the evening worship I have been preaching a series of sermons on the Church - what is the church? What is its purpose? What are we supposed to be......
Keep ReadingBack to School...Back to Church
If you do not have school age children then you will be surprised to see school buses out on the road beginning......
Keep ReadingMy Take (from afar) on the General Assembly of the PCA
I’m thankful to be Presbyterian. Chiefly we have a rich theological history that proudly proclaims the truth of Scriptures and each week I......
Keep ReadingA Congregation’s Call to Receive, Encourage & Provide for their Pastor
The relationship between a pastor and a congregation is a God-ordained relationship. The Apostle Paul sent Timothy to......
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