Every Sunday, people walk through the doors of our church carrying burdens that most of us know nothing about. Some are struggling in their marriages. Others are worried about their children. Some are...  Read More

When we think about the different ministries in our church, I wonder how often we think about the nursery. After all, there isn't any preaching or congregational singing going on in those rooms. Most ...  Read More

Yes, HallmarkEvery year since 1992, October has been recognized as Pastor Appreciation Month. Pastor Appreciation Month was actually started by Hallmark, you know, the company that makes the inspiring...  Read More

There’s something I’ve noticed about my own life: if I don’t intentionally leave room for something, something else will fill the space. It happens with my calendar. It happens with my money. It happe...  Read More

I want you to imagine something. Imagine a small, wooden, old box that’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It has a metal hinge on the back so it can open from the top. However, it's worn ...  Read More

Most Christians know that prayer is important. Most of us believe we should pray more. But if we’re being honest, many Christians struggle with a very practical question: What do I actually say?We beg...  Read More

There is something in all of us that wants to be noticed. We work hard, and we hope somebody sees it. We serve, and we hope somebody appreciates it. We sacrifice, show up, give, help, and do the right...  Read More

This past Lord’s Day, we were confronted on multiple fronts with the topic of gratitude. Pastor Tyler opened the morning service reading out of Psalm 105, “O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his n...  Read More

If you stay in a church long enough, eventually somebody is going to hurt you. A careless comment will sting. Someone will disappoint you. You may feel overlooked, misunderstood, criticized, or exclud...  Read More

Before I say anything about the future, I simply want to say thank you. What our church family did for Jeni and me this past Sunday to celebrate twenty years of ministry meant more to us than I could ...  Read More

Last week, I wrote to our church family about our responsibility to help new members feel like family. This week, I'd like to speak directly to those of you who have recently joined Fellowship Baptist...  Read More

One of the greatest blessings God gives His people is the local church. When someone joins a church, they aren't simply adding their name to a membership roll. They are becoming part of a spiritual fa...  Read More