What I am about to share constitutes (at least for me) a big announcement. After 35 years of almost non-stop pastoral ministry, and currently entering into the 60th year of life, the moment has arrived for Tracie and me to transition into the next phase or season of ministry assignment. Beginning January 1, 2019, I will no longer be the Lead Pastor of Legacy Church in Charleston, SC. After months of prayer and earnestly seeking of the Will of the Lord, along with the input of those who know me best, the time has come to bring closure to this season and walk into our future purposes the Lord has ordained.
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Transcript of The Alliance Press Conference Issuing a Rebuke to the SC Senate and Pro-Life Lobbying Groups
We would like to begin this press conference by saying welcome and thank-you to all who have taken the time to attend this important declaration. I especially want to thank those pastors and ministry leaders who took the time from their busy schedules and responsibilities to be here today. We honor you and the work you are doing in your communities.
It’s Time to Abort the Dismemberment Bill (H3548) in South Carolina
This year’s legislative season in South Carolina is once again demonstrating a significant fissure in the “pro-life” community over the political strategy of ending abortion through the tactic of incrementalism versus immediatism. This is no better revealed than by watching the debate between a House Bill (H3548) labeled “Dismemberment” and a Senate Bill (S217) labeled “Personhood”. There could be no more stark difference presented illustrating the internal debate of the pro-life community than these two bills. However, before jumping into the direct debate on the merit of each Bill, let me define the tug-of-war that exists between the two competing philosophies.
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Introducing The TrueDisciples Podcast
I wanted to take a moment and introduce to blog followers my latest attempt at influencing culture and offering a fresh perspective on civic reformation and biblical worldview. It’s called The TrueDisciples Podcast.
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Navigating Accused Brethren
I spent some time this morning studying the Scriptures on “false accusation”. It is no surprise that there is much to say about it. Let it suffice to say, that a wise person would have no part in it nor should they participate in it by immediately receiving an accusation which has yet to be proven in an appropriate (biblical) manner. A false accusation can literally stain a person’s reputation for years. Of all the injustices any person may face, the sting of a false accusation is sometimes the worst. There is often no way to prove you did not do what someone says you did do. It all boils down to your character, reputation, and life’s fruit.
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