Last October, as most of you know, I stepped down as the Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church. Notice my words... I didn't say I retired. I said I "stepped down." After thirty-two years of serving Brentwood Baptist Church, I discerned the church was ready for new leadership. This discernment was confirmed with conversations with those I trusted most. Some of the responses were, "I hate to see you do this. You're the only pastor I've ever known." Others said, "Don't blame you. Get out of here and go love on those grandkids!"
So glad you have discovered the good life of being available to family...especially the grands! They are called that for reasons that no one understands until they have them!
I would like to talk to you about Crievewood Baptist Church on Hogan Road. We were previously members there until the mid 80s when we joined the BBC congregation. I have spoken with friends that still attend and have visited them last year. The growth is stagnant and the members seem to know it but are unable to change it. We joined the church their in 1967 and the growth and enthusiasm was contagious. It's sad to see!
I don't know if this is what you are interested in as you explore your new calling. But thought of you and wondered what could happen if you were.
Hugs to you and Jeannie as you seek joy in your next calling,
Hey Sandra! That pastor would need to reach out to me personally if they are seeking to partner with Engage Church Network. Once that happens, we can see what happens from there!
So glad you have discovered the good life of being available to family...especially the grands! They are called that for reasons that no one understands until they have them!
I would like to talk to you about Crievewood Baptist Church on Hogan Road. We were previously members there until the mid 80s when we joined the BBC congregation. I have spoken with friends that still attend and have visited them last year. The growth is stagnant and the members seem to know it but are unable to change it. We joined the church their in 1967 and the growth and enthusiasm was contagious. It's sad to see!
I don't know if this is what you are interested in as you explore your new calling. But thought of you and wondered what could happen if you were.
Hugs to you and Jeannie as you seek joy in your next calling,
Cordially,
Sandra Tanksley
Hey Sandra! That pastor would need to reach out to me personally if they are seeking to partner with Engage Church Network. Once that happens, we can see what happens from there!