Honoring Yesterday by Being Faithful Today Seventy-four years. That’s how long Lake Lynn Baptist Church has been part of this community. This past Sunday, we celebrated our anniversary with Homecoming, and it was a wonderful opportunity to remember, reconnect,...
You Can Attend a Church Without Ever Feeling Like You Belong You can sit in the same church every Sunday, recognize most of the people around you, and still feel like nobody really knows you. I think that’s something churches need to take seriously. We can be...
A Healthy Church Is More Than a Full Building What makes a church healthy? That’s a question worth asking, especially when we’re celebrating another year of ministry. This past Sunday, Lake Lynn Baptist Church celebrated its 74th anniversary. We welcomed...
What If Your Ministry Has Not Been Invented Yet? Some people are waiting for a ministry position to open. Others may need to consider that God has placed a ministry idea in their heart that does not exist yet. That can sound intimidating. We may assume a new ministry...
The Ministry Nobody Applauds Some of the most important ministry in a church is almost invisible. It happens when someone arrives early to turn on the lights. It happens when someone stocks the bathroom, prepares coffee, washes dishes, sends an encouraging card, or...
Ministry Begins with a Need, Not a Tradition Churches often inherit ministries the way families inherit furniture. A ministry starts because someone once saw a need, but over time the need changes while the ministry remains. Eventually, the church may spend more...
When You’re Always the Helper, It’s Hard to Ask for Help Some people are always the ones who show up. They bring the meal, give the ride, cover the opening, and remember to check on everybody else. At home, they may also be caring for a spouse, raising children, or...
You Don’t Need All the Answers to Start Growing “I’d like to grow in my faith. I just don’t know enough yet.” Maybe you’ve felt that way. The people around you seem comfortable finding Bible passages and talking about things you barely understand. You worry that...
“Welcome Home” Takes More Than a Friendly Sign Someone can walk into a church and find an empty seat without finding anyone who will sit beside them. That thought has stayed with me. At Lake Lynn, we use the words “Welcome Home.” I love those words because they...
“I Can’t” May Be the Beginning of Growth Have you ever read a command in Scripture and thought, “I cannot do that”? Forgive the person who hurt you. Love your enemies. Consider the interests of others. Serve without seeking recognition. Stop living for yourself. If we...
