May 4, 2010 | Being a Minister
Last week we buried my friend Doug. Doug was a modern day renaissance man. He knew many things, could do many things, and was his own man. Over the years, Doug infused Native American spiritual practices, love for classic rock music, and a green thumb into his...
May 3, 2010 | +Pam Durso, Encouraging Words
Last week I had the opportunity to speak to a gathering of Baptist moderate leaders. The focus of my presentation was on the challenges we as moderate Baptists face as we move into our future. One challenge I addressed is the question: “What do we say to our Baptist...
Apr 30, 2010 | Being a Minister
As I sit and think about the next children’s sermon or the volunteers that still need to be enlisted for the upcoming children’s event, I reflect on my time in seminary and wonder where I was when they talked about these things. Maybe I ran to the bathroom (I am known...
Apr 27, 2010 | Being a Minister, Encouraging Words
In the breaking of bread, we acknowledge our presence together at the table. We share a meal of life’s staff. We look into each others’ eyes and watch each others’ hands. We take and receive. Through the 2010 Festival, we took and ate. We were given bread for the...
