christianity
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Pastors vs. Deacons: Brethren, This Should Not Be
The role of deacons in churches varies significantly, with healthy churches viewing them as supportive leaders and unhealthy ones seeing them as burdens. Properly serving deacons enhance a pastor’s ministry and promote church unity. Biblical definitions and duties emphasize their servant leadership, assisting the pastor while addressing practical congregation needs. Continue reading
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Awake O Sleeping Church: 5 Key Shifts for Revitalizing the Western Church
“This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here.” Romans 13:11-12a NLT. The letters of Paul are laced with a particular Continue reading
About Me
I have been in ministry for 31 years serving in various capacities including senior pastor, youth pastor, education, and associate pastor. I serve at Samford University as Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Ministry Training Institute. I am co-author of the book, Cultivate Disciple Making and my new book, Repairing the Missional Breach, will be released this summer. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Samford, a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My D.Min project was in the area of church health and revitalization. I earned my Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My dissertation title, An Analysis and Critique of Disciple Making Within Ecclesial Movements in the United States, 1970-2020, With a View Toward Implementing a Faithful New Testament Missio Ecclesia.
Dr Kevin Blackwell 