http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php This blog was created with SiteGrinder 3 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p>Recently I had several of our Pastoral staff members read through Outreach Magazines recent issue on "100 Largest and Fastest Growing Churches in America".&nbsp; It was indeed fascinating to see the Spirit of God at work in so many different ways around the country.&nbsp; I took a few hours to immerse myself in the many articles and historical backdrops to these churches.&nbsp; One thing is for sure: Regardless of the name on the sign, something is happening inside that is attracting so many people.&nbsp; Now t...</p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000008 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000008 <p>Recently I had several of our Pastoral staff members read through Outreach Magazines recent issue on "100 Largest and Fastest Growing Churches in America".&nbsp; It was indeed fascinating to see the Spirit of God at work in so many different ways around the country.&nbsp; I took a few hours to immerse myself in the many articles and historical backdrops to these churches.&nbsp; One thing is for sure: Regardless of the name on the sign, something is happening inside that is attracting so many people.&nbsp; Now t...</p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p><span>Years ago I was preaching in a conference in Mexico. &nbsp;An elderly Spanish preacher related the following story to me over breakfast. &nbsp;He said that it was a Mexican legend that illustrated a marvelous truth.</span></p> <p><span>Many years ago there was a village that was full of absolute peace. &nbsp;Everyone got along in wonderful harmony. &nbsp;Farmers shared with the less fortunate. &nbsp;Crime was at an all time low. &nbsp;Children could be heard for miles as laughter spilled through the neighboring hills and valleys. &nbsp;This unity...</span></p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000007 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000007 <p><span>Years ago I was preaching in a conference in Mexico. &nbsp;An elderly Spanish preacher related the following story to me over breakfast. &nbsp;He said that it was a Mexican legend that illustrated a marvelous truth.</span></p> <p><span>Many years ago there was a village that was full of absolute peace. &nbsp;Everyone got along in wonderful harmony. &nbsp;Farmers shared with the less fortunate. &nbsp;Crime was at an all time low. &nbsp;Children could be heard for miles as laughter spilled through the neighboring hills and valleys. &nbsp;This unity...</span></p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p>Since the start of the year, I have given a unique challenge to our church family each month. Each challenge has been met with great success and has seen many new families visit and eventually join our fellowship as a result!</p> <p>In January, we had&nbsp;the "Homeless Experience". Myself, along with 13 other men spent a long, cold weekend on the streets of downtown Nashville living amongst the homeless and getting a real feel to words of Christ, "The poor ye have always..."</p> <p>February was the month of the...</p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000005 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000005 <p>Since the start of the year, I have given a unique challenge to our church family each month. Each challenge has been met with great success and has seen many new families visit and eventually join our fellowship as a result!</p> <p>In January, we had&nbsp;the "Homeless Experience". Myself, along with 13 other men spent a long, cold weekend on the streets of downtown Nashville living amongst the homeless and getting a real feel to words of Christ, "The poor ye have always..."</p> <p>February was the month of the...</p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p>This past Wednesday night, March 2nd, we began a series of meetings that we as a congregation are praying will certainly turn out to be genuine revival.&nbsp; So far, we have gone for three nights.&nbsp; The crowds have grown every evening and the atmosphere of anticipation has been contagious.&nbsp; We feel that the Lord would have us start again this Monday evening and continue though Friday night.&nbsp; After that, as long as God deems worthy and continues to send the people and draw the sinners we will pres...</p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000004 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000004 <p>This past Wednesday night, March 2nd, we began a series of meetings that we as a congregation are praying will certainly turn out to be genuine revival.&nbsp; So far, we have gone for three nights.&nbsp; The crowds have grown every evening and the atmosphere of anticipation has been contagious.&nbsp; We feel that the Lord would have us start again this Monday evening and continue though Friday night.&nbsp; After that, as long as God deems worthy and continues to send the people and draw the sinners we will pres...</p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My Friend, there really is a difference between someone who is mission-minded and someone who is mission-hearted.&nbsp; Far too often in our society churches proclaim to love missions and pretend to play an active part in financing the Great Commission.&nbsp; But as the old timers used to say, &ldquo;The proof is in the pudding.&rdquo;&nbsp; If one were to take a look at the budget and the books, they would find a great inconsistency of character.&nbsp; While on one hand churches say they truly support missions, they are f...</span></span></p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000003 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000003 <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My Friend, there really is a difference between someone who is mission-minded and someone who is mission-hearted.&nbsp; Far too often in our society churches proclaim to love missions and pretend to play an active part in financing the Great Commission.&nbsp; But as the old timers used to say, &ldquo;The proof is in the pudding.&rdquo;&nbsp; If one were to take a look at the budget and the books, they would find a great inconsistency of character.&nbsp; While on one hand churches say they truly support missions, they are f...</span></span></p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500 <p>We have been working hard to get the new website up and running. &nbsp;This is a test post to see how the blog will be displayed. &nbsp;</p> http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000001 http://www.globalvisionbaptist.com/blog.php?n=1&p=000001 <p>We have been working hard to get the new website up and running. &nbsp;This is a test post to see how the blog will be displayed. &nbsp;</p> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:09:05 -0500