purposeful & authentic living
This is a behind the scenes general summary of the call of a Baptist church pastor in Central Texas. I want to share about this special church, Meadow Oaks Baptist Church (MOBC) in Temple, Texas. This is a dually-affiliated church (Baptist General Convention Texas -BGCT/ Texas Baptists & Cooperative Baptist Fellowship -CBF). They have been…
Continue reading ➞ Choosing a church pastor- one church’s story
What is our response to Jesus’ death on the cross? Jesus is the undeserved gift for you and for me. This is the message and hope that we share- the gift of Jesus Christ. In this sermon preached at Little Deer Creek Baptist Church in Texas, I share 3 points of response to consider as…
Continue reading ➞ Responding to the cross. Sermon from Luke 23, Acts 3, Romans 3
I was proud for the work of @baptistwomen (Baptist Women In Ministry) and the collaboration that is evident when I read this letter from the Editor of @baptistnews (Baptist News Global) just now (8 April 2022). I receive their summaries in my email on Friday, in the BNG "Friday Roundup". READ THE ARTICLE HERE. In…
Continue reading ➞ Letter from the Editor Baptist News Global and Baptist Women In Ministry
Wondering why I'm not posting so much this year about the non-profit organization called IF:Gathering? Well it's because I'm taking a little break from that since this year, I'm not hosting this gathering, I'm attending- in person- in Dallas! This is exciting for me to be able to see a bit of the other side,…
Continue reading ➞ #ifgathering2022 Live or Livestreamed March 4-5
As I prepared for a faithful sermon Sunday, I was well aware of the invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the collapse of the stock market (and loss of funds for many people), ongoing COVID-19 concerns, friends and family with serious ongoing medical needs, deaths, and personally for me- my husband's upcoming retirement, struggles with parenting…
Continue reading ➞ God is a God of miracles often leading us step by step. Sermon from Mark 6:30-44
This morning, after everyone rushed off to school and work, I thought about the conversation that happened yesterday between my daughter and I. So, I decided to make a quick video about it. I also share the passage where my comment to her yesterday came from, it's from Mark 4. You can reread it for…
Sejana Shines 