May 4, 2012 | Being the Church
Pulaski Heights Baptist in Little Rock, Arkansas is located in a great, historic neighborhood. The community is now comprised largely of young, hip, educated folks, all interested in healthy lifestyles. Young families, singles, as well as some seniors, live in homes...
May 1, 2012 | Being a Minister, Challenges in Calling
It’s been a busy few months. On February 5, 2012, I accepted the call to be the pastor of Sharon Baptist Church in Smithfield, North Carolina. I spent February and March transitioning out of my position in campus ministry, a ministry I’d been a part of...
Apr 27, 2012 | Being a Minister, Motherhood and Ministry
“You cannot make her eat,” said the pediatrician. I am certain I looked at her as if she had grown a second head. With my toddler, Eve, in tow, I had come for my well child visit and just rattled off a laundry list of ways I was trying to prompt a defiant toddler to...
Apr 20, 2012 | Being the Church
The best part of my Easter celebration was the meal with my immediate family. Earlier we had worshipped with our church family and exchanged greetings of “Happy Easter,” but somehow participating in worship felt like work. Even though we were garbed in our new Easter...
Apr 18, 2012 | Community, Encouraging Words
Dear Addie launched April 1, 2012. Our first letter came from a young mother wondering if motherhood and ministry are possible. Another came from an associate pastor who works with a pastor who pledges allegiance to the sole authority of the pastor to the point of...
