Pastor’s Blog (Page 7)

This is the second in a series of reflections on the marks of a mature church, and where AFBC is in the maturing process.  In Eph 4:11-13 , Paul takes us from Christ’s gifted leaders and teachers to the saint’s service, and then to the goal of the body becoming a “mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.” That is our…

Maturity is a good parent’s desire for every child.  In daily life, maturity means being self-motivated, responsible, and prudent.  It means having the strength of character to put first things first, then living a balanced and positive life.  It means contributing to the greater good, whether in the family, the church, a business, the community, or all of…