Apr 10, 2014 | Minister's Corner
It is time for me to make a trip to Benin. Lord willing, I will fly out of Houston on June 28, arriving in Cotonou, Benin, on the 29th, and will return to Pearland on July 21 after a productive set of meetings and preaching opportunities. I will spend some time on the...
Mar 5, 2014 | Minister's Corner
We live in a day and age when many people want Jesus, but not the church. The truth of the matter is that you cannot have Jesus without the church. He came to establish the church (Matt. 16:18). The church is His body and He is the head of it (Eph. 1:22-23). The...
Mar 1, 2014 | Minister's Corner
What is your favorite song? This is a question that, as a song leader, I am often asked after leading people in worship. The simple answer to that question is that I really don’t have a favorite song. When I think of the songs we sing, I find myself liking a variety...
Jan 25, 2014 | Minister's Corner
A study of the books of Kings and Chronicles reveals the struggles of Judah and Israel during challenging times. Kingdoms were constantly at war. Rivals sought to establish dominance and conquer more territories. What happened in Syria, Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon had...
Dec 4, 2013 | Minister's Corner
In preparation for an upcoming FACE board meeting in two weeks, I recently sent some questions to brother George Akpabli, the director of Benin Bible Training Center in Benin, West Africa. The board would like to see an increase in enrollment at BBTC. I wanted George...
Nov 25, 2013 | Minister's Corner
For too many, “Church” has become a verb designating an activity, at a fixed location, which requires regular attention. In this, we are no different from previous generations. Seeing the church as the Lord describes it requires a perspective not portrayed or promoted...