From The Bishop’s Desk
REVIVE MS
Revive MS May 2021 In thinking about what REVIVE MISSISSIPPI means to this state. I believe the time is short. I also believe that God is going to allow us to witness some fruits of our labor. I believe we are going to see more church plants, church relaunches, church revitalization projects, and youth revivals in these last days. There...
BE INTENTIONAL!
We have entered another season of 2020. Fall in the Northern Hemisphere began on September 22 and ends on December 21. This season “FALL” is known for some very important things. First, what is a season? A season can be described as an active period, time, time of year, term, phase, or stage. Each season is marked with significance. We...
THANKS LIVING
We are entering one of the most festive times of the year. For the Christian, this is truly a time of reflection. This is what we know as Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration. recently I have been reviewing the history concerning the holiday we call Thanksgiving. It did not take me long to discover that there were publications that...
CHANGE
WOW! Have we seen a lot of that lately? Years ago I was speaking at a Church Growth Health Conference and these words came out of my mouth, ”Nobody likes change, except a wet baby ". Professor Jim Bright stated from a survey conducted, “One in three people would avoid change if they could.” He went on to say that “Almost two thirds of...
PROVISION
In the first five books of the New Testament, we receive special promises from our Lord. Each of those promises come with a prerequisite. The prerequisite or required condition was the same. We call it the Great Commission. The great GO YE! Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in...
Momentum!
Excitement is in the air! Momentum is building! We experienced a tremendous move of God in our Prayer Conference, District and Local Church leadership training is ongoing, the Men’s Man Up Challenge is in preparation, Camp meeting planning is underway, and Youth...
MSCOG Tornado Response
To Pastors and their congregations: As I am sure everyone is aware, Mississippi has experienced a tragic and deadly set of tornadoes on the evening of March 24th, 2023. First, I ask you to pray for the devastated communities across our great state. Secondly if you...
Mississippi Prayer Conference 2023
Come join together on February 9-10, 2023 in Flowood Mississippi for the 2023 Mississippi Prayer conference. Special guest speakers include Scott Sheppard and Doug Baker. The entire conference will be located in the Christway Church in Flowood Mississippi. Check...
Christmas Unwrapped
Jean and I are honored to serve the great state of Mississippi! As we serve together with you and Move Mississippi Forward, we want to keep in mind that we exist to SERVE and empower the people of Mississippi to connect with their purpose. There is no greater time...
MESSAGE FROM STEPHEN DARNELL
The following video is from Steve Darnell from Church of God World Missions. In this short video he explains the work that is being done on the ground in the war torn area of Ukraine. He wants to thank Mississippi for joining with others in their prayers and...
MOVE FORWARD
Happy New Year! I trust you are experiencing a powerful New Year.It is so exciting to hear that many of our pastors and churches have entered this NEW Year with times of prayer and fasting. I believe the New Year allows us to re-adjust, reset, re-evaluate,...
REVIVE MS
Revive MS May 2021 In thinking about what REVIVE MISSISSIPPI means to this state. I believe the time is short. I also believe that God is going to allow us to witness some fruits of our labor. I believe we are going to see more church plants, church relaunches,...
BE INTENTIONAL!
We have entered another season of 2020. Fall in the Northern Hemisphere began on September 22 and ends on December 21. This season “FALL” is known for some very important things. First, what is a season? A season can be described as an active period, time, time of...
THANKS LIVING
We are entering one of the most festive times of the year. For the Christian, this is truly a time of reflection. This is what we know as Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration. recently I have been reviewing the history concerning the holiday we call Thanksgiving....
CHANGE
WOW! Have we seen a lot of that lately? Years ago I was speaking at a Church Growth Health Conference and these words came out of my mouth, ”Nobody likes change, except a wet baby ". Professor Jim Bright stated from a survey conducted, “One in three people would...
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