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Baptist churches - New England
I was reminded again today [Sat] of the heritage that Baptist have here in New England. This in spite of the encroaching lack of a biblically based theology concerning the local church, etc. There remains churches that have ministered here for the last 150 years. Modern day members have read the history of their church when it blossomed with converts and members. Now they watch their church enter a survival mode of activities. I still believe that when a church is functioning in a simple and biblical mode, people will be reached for Christ and the believers will mature. Our communities are full of people who have been hurt by church members and pastors. they also need to be reached. There are certain steps a body of believers can do and once again see their church become effective for the Lord.
I'll introduce some basic ideas in future posts.

Graduation - Class 2009

when I see the results of the hours of preparation, lecturing, an counseling the students that enter the class room - It is well worth the effort. they risen to the task that God has laid out for them. Years of study to be the best they can be for the Lord. Many are here because someone prayed for them. The world that they step into if far different than the one I entered many years ago. Yet, they will be able to handle it - because they are of this generation. As was stated last night - some will "crash and burn", other will "set themseves on fire" for the work of the Lord. May they not be of the first group.