Iglesia Bill Harrod by Linda C. Wilkerson

Mar 10, 2011 | Being a Minister, Encouraging Words

I’ve had the remarkable privilege to serve as one of two senior pastors. Mark Grace, my husband, is my co-pastor at Bill Harrod Memorial Baptist Church—Iglesia Bill Harrod—for almost five years now. Our church is in Dallas, Texas, and we work as bivocational ministers...

Kindness Echoes Kindness by Tammy Abee Blom

Feb 2, 2011 | Being a Minister

Standing at the deli counter in my local grocery store, Audrey, my four year old daughter and shopping companion, was hopping up and down. The deli worker had just handed me a sample of turkey. Audrey began a loud, demanding monologue. “I want that. I like turkey. Is...

Rooms of Our Own by Elizabeth Mangham Lott

Jan 19, 2011 | Being a Minister

More than just another New Year’s resolution, I joined the Y this month in a genuine effort to make my physical well-being a priority. I value my emotional and mental health and seek to be attuned to both, but I too often neglect care for my body. Off to right...

Tonight by Erin Robinson Hall

Dec 16, 2010 | Being a Minister, Being the Church

So tonight was supposed to be our church’s Christmas party . . . a meal, games, and wrapping gifts for children in need.  When the ice and sleet began around 4:00, we had to make a call, but dinner was pretty much prepared already.  A few of us who had gathered...