by Kevin Butler Earlier this spring, déjà vu happened all over again. I was asked to be Conference President. This was after I spent a whole year assuring people at the church I serve that the presidency was a “one-and-done” assignment, that NO ONE ever serves for two years, and that by the end of this July my tasks and...
“Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
By Sarina Gumness “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two...
Church News – July 2020
Jun 23, 2020
Stonefort SDB Church Celebrates 149 Years Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only eight were in attendance at the Church’s 149th Annual Homecoming on May 16, 2020. There was no shortage of spirit and love as there was singing and praise reports during the service. Pastor Glenn Lewis brought the message and communion was held at the close of the service. Plans...
The Body of Christ is Hurting and Doesn’t Even Know It
By Pastor Phil Lawton I write today with a heavy heart. Not just because we all witnessed a man murdered on video. Not just because our country is divided and our cities burn. But because the divisions that plague our country are at work in my own church. This is not the place for me to get into details, but I say this because I want...
Church Development Update – July/August 2020
By John J. Pethtel, Director The Stephanie Sholtz Wellness Fund Stephanie Sholtz was a friend to many SDB pastors and their families. Her heart and career choices led her into the counseling profession where she used her training to assist in helping others cope with the stresses of life and ministry. Her tragic death in 2017 was...