by Doug Van Meter | 5 Feb 2015 | Articles
Recently, someone who is studying the biblical teaching concerning eldership asked each of the elders of BBC to contribute a statement explaining why we desire to be elders and what we believe our responsibility is as elders. The two issues are, of course, intimately...
by Doug Van Meter | 18 Sep 2014 | Articles
Recently I was privileged to do a week’s teaching at a Bible college on the subject of missions. While there, I made the following statement in a radio interview, which took place before the student body and faculty: “Neither Bible colleges nor seminaries produce...
by Doug Van Meter | 12 Sep 2014 | Articles
Over the last couple of years a few people have said to me that they “like my blog.” My response is usually the same: “I have a blog?” Of course, they are referring to thisPastors’ Pen section of the website (or the hard copies available at the church building)....
by Doug Van Meter | 23 Jul 2014 | Articles
Recently I travelled overseas to visit my family. I flew from Johannesburg via Frankfurt and then directly to the United States. As the plane approached touchdown in the USA I could hardly wait to disembark, clear customs and then head for Dunkin Donuts in the next...
by Doug Van Meter | 26 May 2014 | Articles
I recently read the book, Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree. If I could afford to, I would buy a copy for every member of BBC. It really is that good. It is the first book that I have come across that specifically deals with this essential theme. My only regret...
by Doug Van Meter | 6 May 2014 | Articles
On 7 May South Africans will once again vote in a democratic election. I well remember the first one in 1994 and the incredible experience of seeing people lined up at polling stations to cast their vote. The Lord was gracious to us as a nation as peace reigned at a...
