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 Conrad Mbewe | 26 Jan 2015 | Articles
I have observed with a growing concern how repentance is no longer a clear call in much of today’s preaching. This may not necessarily be true all over the world but as I listen more and more to various preachers on African soil this is certainly true here on our...
by Conrad Mbewe | 3 Dec 2014 | Articles
As 2014 draws to an end, my heart aches. I am deeply burdened about what has become the dominant characteristic of evangelical Christianity in Africa. I have tried to wrap my mind around this by simply asking an honest question “Is this Christianity that has become...
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...