Birth and Childhood On February 6, 1754, Andrew Fuller was born to Robert Fuller and Philippa Gunton, who were farmers in Wicken, Cambridgeshire (Haykin 24). Both of his parents were Baptist, and his grandmothers also were Baptists. One of them was a founding member of Soham Baptist Church. When Fuller was seven in 1761, his…
Author: Jimmy Johnson
I am married to Lauren (6/6/15) and the father of Joanna Joy (3/1/18). I pastor Vista Baptist Church in Osceola, MO. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, podcasting, and nature. I desire to make theology accessible to the broadest spectrum of people for God's glory.
Requirements of Church Members
“I love Jesus, but I don’t want anything to do with the church. It’s filled with wicked and hypocritical people.” Such is the sentiment of many who claim to be Christians in our country. Paul Washer’s response to people who say this is provocative but appropriate, “Congratulations, you are doing the work of your father…
Reasons to Join a Church
Meaningless. Harmful. Rude. I’ve heard some say that joining a local church is meaningless. Why would I join a local church, if I can get the church from the TV? I’m a good person and believe something about Jesus, so why would I join a church? These are a few of the questions they ask….
The Biblical Requirement of Church Membership
I have provided definitions of two Biblical concepts: the universal church and the local church here. This week I will answer the question, is church membership biblical? This issue is essential, for some “churches” and Christians reject church membership. Some reason that the word church membership is not in the Bible and there are no…
The Global and Local Church
In our 2017 Christmas production, The Walton’s Family Christmas, John said he liked to view God in his way. It was acknowledged on several occasions that this was this case. I fear John’s view of God is descriptive of many in our culture and many who deem themselves to be Christians. It is also true…
He Saved Me: A Pastor’s Testimony
April 4, 1993, I was born dead. I breathed, cried, and everything else that babies did, but there was a sense of pride and selfishness in me already. I was dead spiritually. The world centered around me and I cared little for my creator—the one who created all things. I was born to a Lisa—her…
Engage the Mission
Introduction We are all fairly familiar with the word and concept of mission. The picture above is from the movie Saving Private Ryan. In this movie, a unit led by Tom Hank’s character, Captain Miller, is sent on a mission to save Private Ryan who is played by Matt Damon. This unit is faced with…