For the week of March 14, 2002 Potpourri ALEXANDRIA - Southern Gospel Showcase will be featured on 31 KLAX - ABC at 6:30 a.m. through March; Mark Lanier and Marcelle Slaughter, showcase hosts. BOYCE - First church: "True Love Waits Weekend," March 15-16, cost is $12; for information call Brent or Hannah Romero at (318) 793-4389; Jim Lofton, pastor. KILLIAN - First Church: The Believers in concert; March 23, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $5 in advance/$7 at the door; for information call (225) 695-6581; David Whitehead, pastor. LONGVILLE - First church: "On Mission Celebration Conference," March 17, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; March 18-20, 7 p.m.; various missionary speakers; Stuart Graves, pastor. PRAIRIEVILLE - Dutchtown church: Lottie Stephens Association Winter Bible Study; March 18-20, 7 p.m.; Allan Moseley, study leader; Paul Harris, pastor. MINDEN - Webster-Claiborne Association sponsors a Jack Daniels Area Wide Crusade at Minden High School stadium; March 24-27, 7 p.m.; various speakers include Donnie Gay, champion bull rider, Marty Haggard, son of Merle Haggard; Randy Hales, director of missions. MINDEN - Emmanuel church: association … [Read more...]
Do you know what your minister really is being paid?
Most ministers salary "packages" create a false impression of how much money ministers really take home, Richard Skidmore said. Thus, it is imperative that ministers and churches plan correctly on compensation matters, stressed Skidmore, a Tennessee Baptist Convention church ministers financial support specialist. Skidmore recently spoke at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Most ministers salary "packages" create a false impression of how much money ministers really take home, Richard Skidmore said. Thus, it is imperative that ministers and churches plan correctly on compensation matters, stressed Skidmore, a Tennessee Baptist Convention church ministers financial support specialist. Skidmore recently spoke at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. When John Q. Church Member sees an annual line item of $35,000 for the ministers salary, the inclination is to compare that salary to someone who works in the secular arena, such as Wal-Mart or Saturn, Skidmore explained during a recent address at the Southern Baptist school. But when one examines the comparison more closely, the minister really is not making the same, he said. Indeed, … [Read more...]
In the workplace, religious holidays pose a challenge
It used to be so easy for corporate America when it came to time off for religious holidays - everything closes on Christmas, Jewish employees would take off Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and that was that. But todays more diverse work force means that more diverse religious beliefs and customs have been introduced into the Christian-dominated American workplace, and companies now must consider time-off requests for a long list of unfamiliar holidays. It used to be so easy for corporate America when it came to time off for religious holidays - everything closes on Christmas, Jewish employees would take off Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and that was that. But todays more diverse work force means that more diverse religious beliefs and customs have been introduced into the Christian-dominated American workplace, and companies now must consider time-off requests for a long list of unfamiliar holidays. What if a Muslim worker wants time off for Eid al-Fitr? What if someone of the Bahai faith wants special arrangements for the nine Holy Days during which that religion forbids work? Or what about Hindus who celebrate a number of holidays that fall on … [Read more...]
Leader – ‘Put yourself in your community where people are’
More than 1,000 Christian volun-teers from 21 states traveled to Salt Lake City recently to minister during the Winter Olympics. And several of the lessons they learned can be applied to special events in local communities, said Beth Ann Williams, director of Global Outreach 2002, the Southern Baptist ministry effort at the Olympics. More than 1,000 Christian volun-teers from 21 states traveled to Salt Lake City recently to minister during the Winter Olympics. And several of the lessons they learned can be applied to special events in local communities, said Beth Ann Williams, director of Global Outreach 2002, the Southern Baptist ministry effort at the Olympics. "There are all kinds of festivals," she related. "Anywhere people are gathered and they are excited and they are open, its the same principle, basically, of meeting people where they are." Williams offered three tips for churches looking to minister at special events: Look at what is happening. Nearly every community has a local fair, festival or event that draws people together, Williams said. The secret is looking around to see what ministry opportunities are available. "Put … [Read more...]
Where are they now? A new Baptist Message feature revisits past Louisiana Baptist newsmakers
Leslie Keyes sits on the edge of a recliner in his living room, handing photographs of an earlier time to a visitor seated on the nearby sofa. Most are black-and-white snapshots, apparently scanned and reprinted from originals. He offers a sentence or two of explanation with each one. Keyes and his guest have been talking for almost an hour. The photographs are a way of summing up the conversation - offering glimpses of Keyes life in Louisiana and Honduras. Editors Note: The following article represents the first in a periodic series in which the Baptist Message will seek to update stories that appeared in earlier issues of the state newspaper. In this instance, the article is based on a story that appeared in the November 12, 1964 issue of the Baptist Message. Leslie Keyes sits on the edge of a recliner in his living room, handing photographs of an earlier time to a visitor seated on the nearby sofa. Most are black-and-white snapshots, apparently scanned and reprinted from originals. He offers a sentence or two of explanation with each one. Keyes and his guest have been talking for almost an hour. The photographs are a way of summing up the … [Read more...]
Former LBC Executive Director Mark Short dies
Former Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director Mark Short died March 20 in Alexandria. Short was 73. He had been diagnosed with cancer late last year. The Texas native enjoyed a 47-year career in Southern Baptist life, serving churches, as a seminary professor and as leader of the 1,500-church Louisiana Baptist Convention. Former LBC Executive Director Mark Short dies Former Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director Mark Short died March 20 in Alexandria. Short was 73. He had been diagnosed with cancer late last year. The Texas native enjoyed a 47-year career in Southern Baptist life, serving churches, as a seminary professor and as leader of the 1,500-church Louisiana Baptist Convention. Short was a graduate of three institutions. After graduating from the University of New York, Short earned a masters degree in business administration from the University of Oklahoma and a doctor of education degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Short spent 16 years serving five churches in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas as either minister of music or education. In 1966, he became … [Read more...]
Louisiana Acteens launch effort to ‘carry the cross’ throughout the state
More than 100 Louisiana Baptist Acteens recently obeyed Christs advice, as they took up their cross and followed him - literally. The theme for this years Louisiana Baptist Acteens Conference was "Carry the Cross." At the beginning of the Friday night session, Acteens from Mississippi carried a six-foot wooden cross into Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Woodworth, where the Louisiana Acteens were meeting. More than 100 Louisiana Baptist Acteens recently obeyed Christs advice, as they took up their cross and followed him - literally. The theme for this years Louisiana Baptist Acteens Conference was "Carry the Cross." At the beginning of the Friday night session, Acteens from Mississippi carried a six-foot wooden cross into Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Woodworth, where the Louisiana Acteens were meeting. The cross remained before the girls in the activities building until the conventions Saturday morning session, when the participants followed other Acteens as they carried the cross from the building out to the highway. "My challenge to you is to be ready and willing to do his will," Louisiana Baptist Youth and Young Adult Director Kevin … [Read more...]
‘Step’ Martin retires from 33-year Shreveport pastorate
In 1969, W.D. "Step" Martin left Alabama to become pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Shreveport. Earlier this month, Martin left that pastorate, retiring after 33 years of ministry marked by growth and baptisms. In 1969, W.D. "Step" Martin left Alabama to become pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Shreveport. Earlier this month, Martin left that pastorate, retiring after 33 years of ministry marked by growth and baptisms. "Calvary Baptist Church has never been about buildings," Martin said during a retirement service attended by hundreds at Bossier Civic Center. "Its never been about money. Its never been about budgets. Calvary Baptist Church is about souls." The numbers bear out the testimony. Since Martin arrived, the church has baptized more than 4,500 and added more than 4,600 members by letter. It has moved from a five-acre site to an 80-acre plant. And its average Sunday attendance has grown from 620 to 1,000. The church also has begun an on-site academy and established an independent budget to support worldwide missions. "(Bro. Martins) ministry has touched people from Cedar Grove to New Orleans, from New York to Ethiopia," a … [Read more...]
Baptist Faith and Message
I read with interest Jerry Rankins guest editorial. I am still not sure what would happen to any missionary who graciously declined to sign the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. I read with interest Jerry Rankins guest editorial. I am still not sure what would happen to any missionary who graciously declined to sign the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. I have read the new Baptist Faith and Message closely. I notice that nothing is made of the Lords Supper. It is a two-line statement. I remember, as I am sure you do, when preachers constantly argued over open and closed communions, and if it was closed, was it closed to all except members of the local church that was observing it. Under the church section, I notice that the scriptural officers are still pastors and deacons, but now only the office of pastor is limited to men. One of the hottest arguments I have ever seen was in a pastors fellowship meeting about women deacons or deaconesses. That appears to have passed by the wayside. In the letter to the church at Thyatira, Revelation 2:18, Jesus said that woman which calls herself a prophetess. There were women who prophesied in the Bible. I have heard arguments pro and con … [Read more...]
Weekly Announcements
For the week of March 28, 2002 Potpourri NATCHITOCHES - First church: childrens choir presents "Jailhouse Rock," April 14, 6 p.m.; Karen Townsend and Roxanne Lane, directors; Clarence Powell, interim pastor. DRY CREEK - Dry Creek camp: work day; April 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; for men/women/youth; lunch will be served; for information call (337) 328-7531; Curt Iles, camp manager. MARINGOUIN - First church: Wild Horse Ministries featuring Paul Daily; April 7, 3 p.m.; bring a lawn chair; James Womack, pastor. HAUGHTON - Koran church: Wild Horse Ministries featuring Paul Daily: April 12, 7 p.m.; George Rogers, pastor. LIBUSE - Philadelphia church: associational Vacation Bible School clinic; April 8, 6-9 p.m.; nursery care provided; Philip Robertson, pastor. NATCHITOCHES - First church: Inner Peace in concert; April 7, 6 p.m.; Clarence Powell, interim pastor. Easter Programs HORNBECK - First church: "Calvarys Song" musical; March 31, 11 a.m.; Jerry Jeane, worship leader; Jerry Key, pastor. GRETNA - First church: "Alleluia" musical; March 31, 10:45 a.m.; Karen Bradshaw, minister of music; Kenneth Duke, Sr., pastor. … [Read more...]
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