Churches to Mark Election Day with Communion

Hundreds of churches across the country will attempt to focus on a more important commitment, as millions of Americans cast their votes next Tuesday. While ballots are being counted and pundits jump to conclusions, Christians across the denominational spectrum will...

5 Reasons Your Church Must Make Room at the Table

I’ve enjoyed working with several high-energy invigorated churches this past spring and summer. Being around them, considering God’s calling for them and how to join God more fully on mission was delightful. Reflecting on these experiences, I find myself...

Being Braver, More Faithful with Communion

Debates about communion usually focus on two important areas: the nature of the event and the question of who can participate. The nature of the event will involve considerations such as what we believe about the bread and wine. At one end of the spectrum, the Roman...

Last Man Standing

A sermon by Bob Browning, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Frankfort, Ky. August 3, 2014 Communion Devotion Mark 14:17-31 This morning, our attention is drawn to a scene in the Upper Room the night before Jesus was crucified. Jesus gathered with the disciples in...