Parenting is hard. I wish there was a handbook that explained the how’s and why’s, but there just isn’t one. And I find myself learning that once I have one…
I offer you the pastoral confession: Some funerals are more difficult than others. They just are. I have found myself in a bit of a fog this week. [Admittedly, we…
Dr. William L. Self Dr. William L. Self, pastor emeritus of Johns Creek Baptist Church, died January 9, 2016, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – also known as Lou…
Today marks the launch of an exciting and enriching season in the life of our church. Tonight, we begin the Worship Dialogues! This evening (Wednesday, January 6th), the Worship Study…
A year-end sermon or lesson is fun to present, due to the wealth of material available on the looming new start each of us will have as the present year…
Registration for the JCBC Worship Dialogues is going exceedingly well. According to Susan Beaumont (the consultant who will be facilitating our conversations), a successful attendance at an event such as…
For some, Christmas is NOT the “most wonderful time of the year.” If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, the long-awaited return of a son or…
It’s one thing to simply go to a hockey game with your family. It’s another thing to take over the arena. Join us for JCBC Night at Atlanta Gladiators on…
Sign up now for the JCBC Worship Dialogues in 2 Easy Steps! Step 1: Read Pastor King’s previous blog regarding the purpose and vision of the dialogues. You can do…
While in England on study leave, I had a happenstance encounter with a fellow Rotarian who recently retired from a Church of Scotland role in outreach to Islam. We chatted…
There are some stories that stand the test of time. Whether through literature, theater, or film, the stories that are remembered and revered from one generation to the next are…