There are some things they just don’t train you for in seminary. These baptism bloopers are evidence of that fact. Here are some baptism bloopers (or just funny ones) for your enjoyment. If you have some more, feel free to leave them in the comments below.
Every church has to prepare a church budget every year. Before the congregation receives it, a substantial amount of time and a significant amount of people have prayed, talked, and worked hard to prepare it. So, how should the process work? While there are many logistical tasks to be done, this endeavor is truly a spiritual exercise. In preparing a …
“Go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matt. 28:19) It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: …
Since there aren’t enough opinions out there regarding the national anthem protests in the NFL (😬), I thought I would give mine as well. Actually, this post is not intended to give my opinion on if the protest should exist, but what we should do about it. Plenty of opinions have been expressed on the news, in articles, and …
Today is the 20th anniversary of Rich Mullins’ death. More than just a Christian music artist, he was one of those souls who had the ability to make other believers uncomfortable in the best type of way. On Sept. 19, 1997, he was returning from a concert in his jeep when he lost control and ejected from the vehicle. He …
Churches struggle with recruiting and retaining volunteers. While it is challenging enough to recruit a sufficient amount of people to meet the needs, there is another problem that comes when you get them: What expectations do you have of the church’s volunteers? I’m not talking about what time they show up and what job they perform. I’m talking …
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me …
I was at a place where I had to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life. The choice before me was never one I anticipated making. Moving churches, homes, and cities was not on the radar for our family. If God was in this transition, why was it so hard? It seemed apparent that God was pointing …
All churches go through times of transition. When a pastor has to leave a church (whether for a good reason or a bad reason), the church has to navigate through an interim time and work through the process of finding a new pastor. When a new pastor has been selected, how should a church welcome him and his family? I …
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me …
Discover the over-arching narrative of the Scriptures through a 100-Day Bible Reading Plan. These sermons cover one passage per week during the initiative.
In my personal devotional time and sermon preparation time, I have been studying the life of David for the summer months. While I have loved preaching through a series on David, there has been so much more in the Bible that we didn’t get to regarding his life. When we first meet David, he is a nobody. He is disregarded …
As we grow in the gospel, we must realize our need for one another in this process. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Prov. 27:17). We need to spur one another on to love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24-25). We must encourage one another to grow in the gospel continually. But what does that really look like? …
We had the wonderful privilege to hear from a couple of missionaries tonight. One is on a stateside furlough and another is preparing to launch out. It is so important for them and for us to stay connected to what the Lord is doing overseas! While not every person is called to live on mission overseas, all Christians are called …
During the summer months, teenagers all across the United States fill up church vans to trek to their favorite student camps. My testimony contains personal pivotal moments I experienced along my journey while I was at church camp. That’s why I loved serving at Fuge Camps while I was in college and even now by preaching a couple of weeks …
For years, I have told people the importance of memorizing Scripture, but I have never taught people how to memorize Scripture. I want to help you know why we memorize Scripture and how we memorize Scripture. We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not available. Scripture memory is a powerful tool. While …
The Agnew men had a quick but busy trip to Nashville to partner with Fuge Camps again. For the last few years, I have been serving as camp pastor for 2 weeks a summer at Fuge student camps that hold such a critical role in my story. This summer, the whole family went to Charleston at Charleston Southern University, and …
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me …
In order to grow in the gospel (2 Pet. 3:18), we must train ourselves for godliness (1 Tim. 4:7). Paul instructed Timothy very clearly regarding the matter in 1 Tim. 4:6-16: 6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good …
I’ve been told for most of my life that you can’t say “yes” to everything. I’ve also been instructed that the most important word in a busy life is learning how to say “no” to certain things. I see the benefit of saying “no” but I don’t want anyone to tell that to me. Especially God. What happens when you …
People can resort to arguments, but they can’t argue with results. In our efforts to grow in the gospel, we must learn how to share our testimony of how we came to faith in Christ. There are many arguments out there regarding the validity of the Bible or the skepticism concerning a God you cannot see, but most people respect …
While I admit that some aspects of student ministry need to be evaluated, edited, or eliminated, I am not one who desires to get rid of the entire paradigm. I believe that there is biblical teaching and cultural wisdom that shows the need for the home and the church to partner together for the discipleship of the next generations.
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus at church. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on at Rocky Creek: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me to be your pastor! …
Amidst David’s successes and failures, he showed the good and evil potential of every person. Despite all his setbacks, he was still a man after God’s own heart.
If you want a church to grow biblically, you must focus on evangelism. Much of what happens in churches can be attributed to transfer growth vs. conversion growth. Evangelism can catch fire in a church when everyone assumes the responsibility to grow in the gospel. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To …
Through successes and scandals, prosperities and persecutions, delights and distresses, David proved himself to be a man after God’s own heart. Join us this summer at Rocky Creek as we study the life of David through 1-2 Samuel and his response to God through certain psalms. 6/4 – After God’s Own Heart: God Notices Nobodies (1 Sam 16) – David was …
One day, as I was engaging in some yard work, I came across a curious display of foliage surrounding a small tree in the back. These growing sprouts were covered with lush leaves around the base of a tree. Plants normally have a difficult time growing around a tree since the larger arboreal structure steals the water from the smaller plants by …
Listen to some snippets from our 8-week sermon series through the Book of Titus. Get the entire series here.
As you share the gospel with your child, there are many things to consider. One way to help you think through “the faith of a child” is by using the acrostic “CHILD.” These five steps are beneficial in evangelizing the children in your life. Chronologically Teach the Bible Highlight Teachable Moments Initiate Open-Ended Questions Live an Authentic Example Decipher a …
Many of us are familiar with traditional wedding vows. While some of the verbiage might alter depending upon the context, certain elements are normally included. If you don’t plan to write your own vows, here are some sample Christian wedding vows to repeat. Depending upon who the officiant of your wedding is, you might provide your own vows or use the …
Families can focus upon numerous worthless pursuits. As believers, we must build our families based upon the biblical blueprint provided.
When we think about having a Gospel Focused Family, we need to first focus upon gospel essentials. What is essential for your family member to understand in order to respond to the gospel? Your family’s greatest need is the gospel. Concerns You might have concerns about sharing the gospel with your family. These are common concerns: What if I don’t …
I’ve been asked where we were going after the Titus series at Rocky Creek. As of right now, I’ve got a plan for the rest of the year – series by series, week by week. While I am open to change, I believe that through the time in the Word and prayer, I am really excited about what is coming up. …
It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus at church. Each month, we are focusing on a specific area to really develop as a church body. Just to catch you up, here’s what we have been focusing on: January: Pastor – I am so thankful you allowed me to be your pastor! February: Website – …
God has a plan for your home. In May 2017, I will preach a sermon series at Rocky Creek entitled “Biblical Blueprint.” It’s all about family discipleship. While this topic started as a doctoral project, it quickly became a ministry centerpiece. I have had more opportunities to preach on this topic than any other. The concept hit a chord in …
There is a major difference between an inspired book and an inspiring book. Scripture is the only book inspired (literally, breathed out) by God (2 Tim. 3:16). While other books may be inspiring, they are not inspired. One is written by God and the others are written by men and women. In the same way, there are inspiring speeches, music, …
Many churches talk about discipleship. Many Christians say that discipleship is important. If discipleship is so important, why aren’t we doing it? While there are many reasons why discipleship doesn’t happen in our churches, here are 5 hindrances to why it may not be happening in yours. Authority – If Scripture isn’t your source of authority, Christian discipleship cannot take place. …
Ministry has gotten comfortably uncomfortable. One of my greatest prayers and passions as a Christian is to be salt and light within a community (Matt. 5:13-16). While many churches either do missions very well locally or very well globally, I have always believed that a church should be involved both here and there. At our church, we have an Acts …
MFuge & XFuge on Mission Camps 2017 Charleston Southern University – June 12-16, 2017 Belmont University – July 5-9, 2017
Church culture is always a funny thing. Every so many years, a new church trend comes along and everyone starts jumping on a bandwagon while criticizing the bandwagon they just jumped off. Right now, I feel like the bandwagon for many is to decry anything that is a church “program.” While I would agree that much of our church experiences have gotten …
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