Missionary News
9 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 5-6) (S4 Conference) plus several quotes from the speakers – Randy Harp
Recap of Tribune Editor, Randy Harp’s, experience at the S4 Conference in Manila, Philippines. […]
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Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 3-4) (Plus one bonus) – Randy Harp
I am in the Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. I divided this trip into thirds. The first couple of days were spent primarily with […]
Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to Philippines (Day 1-2) – Randy Harp
I am in Manila, Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. It is going to be a busy week, but I am looking forward to it. […]
Feature Article
Misconceptions of Small Town Ministry
Who would ever want to minister in a small town? Most of my ministry (28 out of 36 years) has been in small town America. I love being a small town pastor. While not an expert, I […]
Feature Article
Youth Ministry in a Small Town
As a New Yorker at heart, moving and ministering in small town America was a huge culture shock to say the least. The way I viewed and did ministry in New York, had to go […]
Feature Article
3 Years Removed from Pastoring Over Easter Weekend
It has been 3 years now since I have been a senior pastor over an Easter weekend. I definitely see it a little different now. Here are a few of my thoughts. […]
Feature Article
My Reflection on the Billy Graham Funeral
One week ago, I attended Billy Graham’s funeral. It was an unexpected opportunity, but something I will never forget. I have long admired Billy Graham. I believe he was used in a greater way than […]
Pastoral Blog Posts
Dear God and Parents, Help Our Children
At the beginning of every school year I pray, “God please keep the children in our schools safe from violence and anyone who would desire to do them harm.” This year has been a particularly […]
Church News
1,000 Students Attend All-Night Event
Right at 1,000 students, a record number, attended the annual youth all-night event Fun on the Run hosted by Friendship Baptist Church of Owasso, OK. 26 different churches from four different states attended the event January […]
Missionary News
I’m Here. You’re There. A Missionary’s Burden.
It wasn’t until my husband and I, along with our daughters and our 17 suitcases, stood on international soil that we fully realized the distance we were from our families. One ocean sure has a […]