Most every year I travel to New York City on a mission trip as part of an ongoing partnership with a church plant located in Long Island City. Each trip is filled with miles of walking, various service activities, and gospel conversations with strangers on the streets and in local parks. A challenge of this […]
Showdown
Any Nintendo fans? I mean old school, “OG”, Nintendo fans? One of my favorite games was Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out. In the mid-80’s this young boxer burst onto the scene with lightning-fast feet and power that was unmatched. Twelve of his first nineteen matches were decided in the first round. In fact, he once knocked out […]
Support Pastor Michael King
We want to express our love and care for Pastor Michael King. On April 27, 2022, Michael was diagnosed with widely metastatic testicular cancer. He has been in the hospital at UAB in Birmingham getting treatment. Michael has served at Calvary Baptist Church for the past ten years and as the Worship Pastor since 2017. […]
Some Names Open Doors
I remember the day I got my phone. My dad told me, I’m not giving this to you so you can call your friends. I am giving this to you so that your mom and I can contact you when we want. Meaning, when I call you, you better answer. Lola and I watched a […]
Equipped to Serve
I can’t do it! This is what I thought right before I actually did it. What is it? Well for some it may be overcoming the fear of public speaking by making the presentation. For others, it may be overcoming the insecurity of singing the solo by stepping out to the microphone. God has gifted […]
Identity Crisis
Who am I? This is a question that we often ask, even if we don’t use the words. Truthfully every human strives to answer this question. Even when we think we solve the riddle, we continue to explore and search for deeper answers. Businesses rake in trillions of dollars over hobbyists who seek answers to […]
I Want it Now!
The great philosopher Veruca Salt, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, sang of the impatient mindset that permeates our sinful culture. She wanted the whole world and could not wait for the tour to end to experience pleasure. If you don’t think she had it correct, consider the pontification of Queen in their rock […]
Couch to 5K Program
Beginning June 6th, we begin a Couch to 5k Program. Led by Brooke Conklin, the group meets every Monday as a team from June 6th to September 12th (excluding holidays) at 6:00 p.m. to exercise, have a short devotional, and receive practical running/fitness lessons from experienced runners and guest experts. The program is open to […]
Honor God Above All
Hugh Latimer was a bold and courageous preacher in the early 1500’s, and was an influential voice as the Reformation movement spread into England. You can research for yourself some of his statements of courage. He was willing to deal with the consequences of King Henry VIII, and did not fear punishment from the King […]
Tanzania 2022 Mission Report
It is an exciting time here at Calvary Baptist Church. I had the privilege to be in Tanzania for the past couple of weeks, discovering ways our church can be mobilized for the sake of the Gospel. Thank you, church, for your support and prayers as I traveled. I went with a ministry called Living Water which […]