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Originally Posted by Staphlobob  Just praising the Lord face-to-face. 
BTW, both of being from Maryland, I just attended a "9 Marks of a Health Church" conference at Sandy Cove. The members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church (Mark Dever and others) who spoke at this gathering, were nothing short of phenomenal. This was an extremely practical conference. Lots of solid, down-to-earth teaching regarding the health of a church. For example:
- diagnosing the success of a church (faithfulness to the Word)
- guarding the front door (making membership difficult - people must believe before belonging)
- keeping the back door wide open (make leaving membership easy - public and unrepenant sinners have to be excommunicated)
Very good, biblically solid, stuff. |
Kevin - my pastor just attended the 9 Marks Conference in February (I know this because I had to preach in his absence!). He came back with a lot of "good stuff." I was encouraged by Capitol Hill Baptist's recommendation to a couple from Pasadena, MD who were traveling all the way to D.C. to attend their church. The leadership at Capitol Hill Baptist suggested this couple attend our church. On the 9 Marks webiste (under church locator) we were the closest Baptist church that embraced the sovereignty of God. They are now attending and considering membership. Isn't that reason to give praise to our God? Instead of trying to grow their own rolls, they understood the common sense of joining with a church close to home.
btw...after you are done with your church, I would like to invite you to be our guest on the Lord's Day. I understand your Lutheran, but while you're inbetween churches I would be honored if you would worship with us. After worship service we have a fellowship meal. You're welcome to stay and fellowship with some of your Baptist brethren.