Category: Ministry
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2012 Mardi Gras Ministry Trip
On Friday morning, I will depart for the gulf coast to minister with No Greater Love (http://nogreaterlove.org) Ministries for my 12th year of street evangelism during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, LA. Each year, I return more amazed at how God speaks to me and challenges me not only personally but in my ministry, and…
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Looking Ahead to Twenty Twelve
I haven’t really written anything personal in a while (other than some devotional encouragements taken from our church bulletin) and so I thought I would start with some updates and give some insight on the year ahead. Most of my friends (whether internet-based or in real life) know that 2011 wasn’t the best year for…
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Godly Friendships
Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” If we’re easily offended or hold on to bitterness, we’ll have a hard time making friends. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes now and then. If we take a truthful look at ourselves, we’ll admit that we…
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Take it to the Streets!
Taking the Gospel into the streets was a common theme of the early church, and it must be the theme of our church in 2011 as well. I challenge you to continue praying over how you might be a part, and how you might be willing to give of yourself in reaching our community. Paul…
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The Challenge of Obedience
It is Saturday night, and I’m trying to get my mind around this discipleship lesson for tomorrow; as well as thinking about the trip this coming Friday with No Greater Love Ministries. As I have been mentioning for weeks (read:years), this trip to New Orleans to minister during Mardi Gras always challenges me in different…
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Are you GOING?
This week, I have been thinking a lot about No Greater Love’s (NGL) upcoming ministry trip to New Orleans to witness on the streets during Mardi Gras and I have to admit I am getting very excited. This will be my 10th year on the streets with them and each trip (either to Mardi Gras…
Pastor T.J. Conwell 