Leading up to January 1, 2011, I will be counting down the top 10 posts of 2010, as recorded by the WordPress site stats here on Footsteps of Faith.  The 5th most popular post was 3 Qualities Leaders can Learn from Bobby Cox and was originally published September 28, 2010. As a kid growing up in FL, [...]

A couple of months ago, I wrote this post about an incident in our church.  The long and the short of it?  Sunday was going along well — just like any other Sunday at First Baptist Church of Ellenton.  God’s presence was obvious.  The worship was wonderful.  The preaching was pointed.  Everything seemed to be [...]

I generally enjoy reading books by John Maxwell.  They are usually informative, engaging, well-written, and easy to read.  Maxwell is committed to using language that is direct, clear, and easy to understand.  As a result, his books are always a good read. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect is no exception. 

The final speaker yesterday at the 2010 Florida Baptist Pastors Conference was H. B. London, Vice President with Focus on the Family.  His message text was I Timothy 1:5-7. I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice.  And I know that same faith [...]

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post entitled “Pastor, Embrace Your Call.” Last night, Dr Tommy Green was the first featured speaker at the 2010 Florida Baptist Convention Pastors Conference.  The title of his message was “The Heart of a Pastor” and his text was Jeremiah 12:10-11. Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, [...]