It is often said that we should not ‘reinvent the wheel.’ This statement coincides with another thought, ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.’ These statements certainly contain truth. There is no need to create something that has already been created. There is no need to change something that is working just fine. We are…
You may have read or heard recently how there is a group that is trying to start so-called ‘Satanist’ clubs in public schools as a direct attack on Good News Clubs. As a matter of fact, the Satanic Temple has declared Good News Club as their number one nemesis. Praise the Lord! I never…
At the church where I pastor, First Baptist Church of Decherd Tennessee, we have a special day called Baptist Men’s Day. On this day we have special activities for men and an emphasis on godly manhood and leadership along with a celebration of Baptist men. You may ask, “What is a Baptist man?” To answer…
Over the years I have counselled with young men who felt the call to serve in ministry particularly as a pastor. My response has always been out of a heart of love and concern that those men follow whatever God calls them to do. In answering the question ‘do you want to be a pastor’.…
There are many things that are crucial for a pastor to do in order to have an effective ministry. One of those things is to make himself visible. Whether he likes it or not, the pastor is the face of the local church. Depending on how you look at it (rightfully or wrongfully), the local…
Generational differences and frustrations have been a part of life since the beginning of time. Every generation is different. Each generation develops their own culture and their own worldview. In the church, each generation sees things through the lenses of their specific cultural influences. For example, older generations may tend to be more…
Youth Ministry is something that is dear to my heart because I believe in the importance of helping parents raise a Godly generation. As a Lead Pastor, I believe that it is impossible to have a healthy church without engaging younger generations and developing a strong ministry to youth. Below is an article written by…
Nobody is very fond of changes. It is often said that the seven last word of a dying church are: “We’ve never done it that way before.” Personally, I am not fond of change either. I like things being a certain way and sticking with it. I do not enjoy making changes in my life…
The 2019 Southern Baptist Convention was overall a display of unity and focus. The Gospel above all was the theme and it highlighted the need to stay focused on the purpose of the SBC to bring the Gospel to all the world. There was a tremendous display of unity on the issue of sexual abuse…
Acts 2:41-47 describes the life of the local church. When you look over that passage you also see a description of First Baptist Church of Decherd. Verse 41 says that they “continued steadfastly…” The ministry of FBC Decherd has continued for over 110 years. Throughout those years there has been many ups and downs. However,…
Pastor Chris Noland 