My Resignation as a Youth Pastor: A Lesson in Spiritual Leadership
Dave ShieldsAs of June 4, 2010, I am no longer serving as a youth pastor for Agape Baptist Church. I actually made my public resignation on May 26, 2010 but set…
The Super Update
It has been quite some time since I last had the change to update my ministry blog but this is just a testament to how busy my life and God’s…
Another New Sermon!
I had the privelege of speaking before Agape Baptist Church on Sunday morning while Brother Andy is in Mexico. Unfortunately, I got quite sick over the weekend and barely had…
New Academic Work – The Significance of God as ‘I AM’
In Exodus 3:16, God calls himself ‘I AM THAT I AM’ (also YHWH). There is monumental importance in the name that God assigns Himself. The name I AM shows God…
New Academic Critique Uploaded
I am nearing the completion of my Systematic Theology I class and as such am preparing my final report. I had to turn in a formal critique of the book…
Coming Soon – Monthly Sermons from Me
I cannot express the sheer amount of excitement I have in my heart and soul for an event that I was just informed of. It seems as though Brother Andy,…
I am Licensed!
This is a cool update that I can’t explain my excitement over. I officially received my licensure from the church on 2/14/10… Valentine’s Day! It seems only fitting that it…
Spiritual Warfare Increases
I was having a discussion with my wife the other day and she was positively glowing after having a long discussion with some of the ladies at church during meal…
New Peer Review – Divine Action versus Divine Purpose
I can tell that seminary is, in fact, starting again. I just uploaded a fresh peer review! This one is part of my Systematic Theo I class wherein I had…
Sermon #2 Is up!
I am excited to announce that I now have a second sermon up online. I was invited to grace the pulpit again at Agape on Sunday Jan. 17. This time,…