Author: Tom A. Faulk
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Until We Live Together
The featured pic of my sending church, Cleveland Baptist Church, was taken in the 70’s, I’m guessing, with Pastor Roy Thompson standing in the front on your left. One day, in the late 70’s, I wandered into the empty and dark auditorium, perhaps early Saturday morning, and walked on the platform and stood behind the…
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Investing in the Gospel
What does it mean to invest? Regarding the Gospel, investing includes promoting, participating, proclaiming, partnering, or financing. Years ago, I heard a preacher say that the Gospel, or Gospel centered ministries, for example, the Bus ministry, door-to-door soul-wining, or a Mission’s program should be your largest line item or expense. Your largest ministry expense often…
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What Characterized the 1st Century Church?
Text: Acts 2:42-47 When our risen Lord assembled with His disciples in Acts 1, He instructed them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, however, they enquired about the future, but the Lord quickly redirected their attention to that which lied directly ahead, Holy Ghost power and the…