Revival? In America?
This last week it was a joy to see the Spirit of God touch hearts and bring a revival to Christians and draw the unsaved into the family of God. But the capstone of the week was a teen outreach with Dr. Tom Farrell. After weeks of invitations to a dodge ball...
What is a Church Supposed to Do?
A mission statement has become a popular tool for businesses to clearly communicate the purpose of their existence. Here are some of the mission statements of some of the largest companies in the world. Mission Statements of Businesses: Google: Google’s mission is...
30 Years of Ministry
VFBT Is A Miracle from VFBT on Vimeo. Valley Forge Baptist Temple is now 30 years old. God has been faithful to our church family for 3 decades. He continues to build His lighthouse in our community. How wonderful to see a man come to Christ on the 30th anniversary...
Four Lessons from Jericho
Time Magazine has not been normally known for being a staunch supporter of the Scriptures, but in March 5,1990 they ran an article in their science column. “Science: Score one for the Bible! Flesh Clues support the story of Joshua at the walls of Jericho.” Over the...
Minister Christ’s Love to One Another
What are Core Values? Core Values and Beliefs describe what God says are the most important priorities of our existence as a church and as individuals. They are God’s Top Priorities! Core values help us make ministry plans as a church and everyday decisions as...
New Free E-book: Long Term Sermon Planning
Without a doubt, one of the most difficult things I do every year as a pastor is spending two weeks in November preparing a preaching schedule for the following year. Without a doubt, one of the most important things I do every year is an annual preaching schedule....
Model Christ for the Next Generation
What are Core Values? Core Values and Beliefs describe what God says are the most important priorities of our existence as a church and as individuals. They are God’s Top Priorities! Core values help us make ministry plans as a church and everyday decisions as...
Make Christ Known
What are Core Values? Core Values and Beliefs describe what God says are the most important priorities of our existence as a church and as individuals. They are God's Top Priorities! Core values help us make ministry plans as a church and everyday decisions as...
The First King Size Bed
King of the Jews The wise men followed a very special star to the land of Israel asking, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews?” When they found Him in Bethlehem, they came worshipping and gave Him valuable gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh that no doubt...
A Journey of Faith, Part 2
Reprinted from Baptist Voice, Part 2 Ministry Lessons Philippians 4:19 – Missions! “If we take care of God’s business He will take care of our business.” God blesses a church that is committed to the Great Commission. We began supporting missionaries before we even...