Hey, folks, I’m back.
Thanks to CB for carrying on a good conversation in my absence.
We had a great week at camp. It was probably one of the deepest, most meaningful camp experiences we have had. Tonight is a share service and the end of my Youth Ministry days. Pray for us as we say “goodbye” to everyone.
Also, pray for us as we close on a new house. Our old house is now on the market and we need to sell it. Pray that it goes quickly so we don’t have to carry two mortgages.
many of you have been wondering about the name of the new church. I have intentionally not said for two good reasons.
1. I never want to speak on many of the issues that are addressed on this blog as a representative of my church. They are my views and may not be the views of my congregation. Being Baptist, it works that way.
2. I didn’t want certain folks to interfere with our discussions. Our new church has known about the blog and it was well published to the congregation, so there was no deception about what I believed. However, I know of two instances where Memphis Declaration co-authors and signatories have run into professional issues. It has been well documented that many political opponents through the years have had their careers threatened. One of the aforementioned co-authors had his church called by an inner circle leutinant and told that they would be labeled as “liberals” because of his presence there. I just didn’t want to open that door.
Having now come to the verge of moving, I will tell you all that you can find me at Skelly Drive Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK.
If you thought that I was not collecting info during camp, I assure you that it is not true. This week I will give you a few items of information that I have confirmed from multiple sources within the SBC. Very interesting.
See you soon.
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Wes Kenney
on Jul 2nd, 2006
@ 1:42 pm:
Welcome back!
NOW PUT DOWN THE TREO AND GET TO PACKING!!!!!
Kevin Bussey
on Jul 2nd, 2006
@ 1:55 pm:
I’m happy for you Art! I know how difficult it will be for you tonight. I went through it in December. I will be praying for your house to sell and the adjustment for your family. That will be tough! Take care!
Gregory
on Jul 2nd, 2006
@ 2:03 pm:
Art,
I’ll certainly be praying for you. As exciting as a new place of ministry can be, saying goodbye to the folks you’ve ministered to and with and have built relationships with can be emotionally draining. Saying goodbye and moving are my two least favorite things to do, and unfortunately they usually go together. I pray God blesses your ministry at Skelly Drive.
Michael Harrison
on Jul 3rd, 2006
@ 8:36 am:
Ok, BIG ART. Yes, it is an honor to pray for the house, the move and by all means the family. May God be everything at the right moment in the coming days. Make sure you treat my folks good … or I will have to come to Tulsa … oh well. You the man!
Paul Burleson
on Jul 3rd, 2006
@ 12:43 pm:
Art, Welcome to Oklahoma…I’m very familiar with the Church to which you’re now going as Teaching Pastor having preached a number of meetings there. [Three I believe] I can testify to the great spirit the people have always shown in the past and am excited for both you and your family as well as the Church family.
Tulsa is one of the better places to live. My wife and I lived there 10 years and it is one of the best places we’ve experienced in fifty years of ministry and we’ve had our share of moves as you can imagine.
Again, welcome to our great state.
Paul Burleson