Welcome to the Blog!

Well, I have been dragged kickin' and screamin' into the 21st Century. I even have a Facebook page now. I told some friends just a few weeks ago that a guy my age did not need a Facebook page and that I would probably never have one. Then, after accepting an invitation to view a friend's page, I saw how many people in our church have one, even people my age and older!!! My first thought was "this could be a great ministry tool." Then I was invited to view a member's Blogspot (thanks Ginger). I thought "this could be an even better ministry tool!"

Things kind of took off from there. After consulting with some of our younger more tech-savvy staff and interns, it seemed like a great idea to use a blog to provide information, ideas, and resources to First Baptist families. I know of other pastors that have been using this technology for some time already however, it took me until now to see the potential it has for ministering to Christian homes. In short, I am now a "blogger"!

This blog will be updated at least once a week and sometimes even more frequently. It will provide a venue for the Family Ministry Staff to keep members informed of upcoming events and ministry changes, post articles that address family issues, and point out helpful resources that families might want to use. At times, users will be given a behind the scenes look into how the staff is moving in a more family focused direction.

Also, this blog will give parents, grandparents, and guardians an opportunity to make comments and suggestions concerning our efforts to better minister to families. This will provide a much needed two-way line of communication between the staff and church members. The goal is to help families become all that God desires them to be for His glory, and I believe your prayer saturated feedback is essential to fulfilling this goal.

Even though I have written an article for the front of the Encounters this week which promotes this blog, would you help me get the word out? Please, share this information with your friends and other FBC families.

Look for the first article to be posted on Monday morning August 18. Until then have a great rest of the week!!!

David Trent
Elder of Family Ministry