Quote of the Week

"Studying about missions is different from doing missions. Hearing a sermon about doing for 'the least of these' is different from doing for the least of these. Talking about evangelism is different from doing evangelism. Many have become keepers of the aquarium instead of fishers of men. Dropping money in the offering plate to send people to Africa or the Middle East is different from interacting with and ministering to someone of another race or culture in your own community."

Michael Helms
Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
Moultrie, Georgia

Quote of the Week

"The essence of Christianity is not so much to defend a dogmatic theology as it is to serve with a living Jesus who is waiting to be embraced by those in need."

Tony Campolo

On Preaching the Word

As Christians, our preaching needs to look more like this:


And less like this:


In other words, good preaching is first and foremost about LIVING the word by putting it into practice. Perhaps that's why St. Francis of Assisi once said, "Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary."