President Mark Gorveatte resigned at the Board of Trustees meeting last week with an effective date of June 30, 2015. A Search Committee has been established and prayers are sincerely requested for the Gorveatte’s as they seek the Master’s will for their next ministry season and for Kingswood as a new leader is selected. President […]
I was honoured last weekend to speak at the 100th Anniversary of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama First Wesleyan Church. I served as DS there some 30+ years ago and it is a great experience to observe the growth and development of the work. It was an inspiring time and the health and vitality of the church is impressive. Joel […]
Beulah 2014 is just round the proverbial corner. Ten Tips… The first event of Beulah 2014 is a prayer gathering on Friday, July 4 at 7 PM. If you are on the grounds, please come and share in this prayer covering for the camp. On Saturday the 5th there will be a late afternoon BBQ followed […]
Our Camp Board met on Thursday of last week on Caton’s Island. We had an excellent meeting and both Caton’s and Beulah are looking very well cared for as we head into this summer’s ministry season. The detailed and very full schedule for Beulah 2014 is now on the website – check it out. VBS, Jr VBS, Teen […]
We are the People of God committed to the Purpose of God believing in the Providence of God and relying on the Power of God. The Festival on Preaching was held at Kingswood last week. It was a time of instruction and inspiration; of listening and learning; of message and methods. Steve DeNeff and Lenny […]
Gloria and I will complete a very relaxing floating vacation today and plan to be back in the office tomorrow – Tuesday. It has been great to have this break and I am looking forward to being back in the saddle as we face the very busy and demanding spring season in district life. This […]
We are the PEOPLE OF GOD committed to the PURPOSE OF GOD believing in the PROVIDENCE OF GOD and relying on the POWER OF GOD. Gloria and I are enjoying a vacation break but our hearts, thoughts and prayers turn to the district every day. We will be back home on Jan 13th DV. As stated last week, I am checking email […]
A new year dawns this week. The year is new. The mission is not. The methods may change. The message will not. The future in uncertain. The faith is not. The pressures may multiply. The Presence is magnificent. Take heart. Be encouraged. As the Brits coined in their WW II phrase, Be Calm and Carry […]
Welcome to Advent. God became man and dwelt among us – how incredible is that! We are now entering the time of year when we especially focus on Advent and how that reality so dramatically changed our lives. While we celebrate Advent every time we worship together, our focus is sharpened as we approach Christmas. […]
Gloria and I were in Indianapolis this week for meetings of the General Board (GB) and other related activities. I was first elected to the GB in 1984 and it has been a great privilege across these years to develop strong and deep networks and relationships with some of our most effective leaders. We also […]
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