Do Something...

I was listening to a sermon the other day by Rick Warren, titled, "God can use ANYBODY". It hit home with me.

Each of us are gifted right where we are, with what God has already given us to have our own ministry. If all you have time to do is work and go home, then your ministry is at work and home. The question is, are you conducting your ministry correctly? Are you working for the almighty dollar? or, are you working to bring Glory to God?

I thought about this. While money is important to me (isn't it important to everyone?) it is NOT my end all be all. If I am at work and my employer bans us from giving any credit to Jesus while I am there, I would (and have in the past) quit my job in search of somewhere God is allowed to be. If He isn't allowed to be there, I am not allowed, because I am His child, first and foremost.

It is in how we live our lives that testify to the Grace, Love and Mercy of God for others. I've had people comment to me after a simple conversation that I have helped them to see things in a different light, and have influenced them to be better people. I have had people tell me that they believe that God sent me to them at just the moment in their lives when they needed God the most, and they felt that I was His answer.

You don't lead people to Jesus by judgmental preaching and condemnation, you lead them to Jesus by being the only Jesus they are able to see at that moment. My ministry is where I am, and it is done by what God has given me to do it with.

Do you really believe that the God who created you for a specific purpose on this earth would expect you to go to Africa to be a minister, and then not give you the ability to do so? So if God did not give you the ability to go to Africa, wouldn't it stand to reason that He would expect you to minister WHERE YOU ARE?

This is why I seek to be a better employee, a better friend, a better daughter, a better neighbor.

Mark 12
28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.


I have learned that by focusing on these first two commandments, all of the other commandments are so much easier to follow...and even if I cannot (for I am still a work in progress), my light shines bright enough that others seek to have what I have found, and start building their own relationship with the Father, and building up their own accountability.

And, that is what a minister is supposed to do.

New Christian Connection at God Inspires: Greater New Hope Family Services

Check out Greater New Hope Family Services of Portland, Oregon by clicking HERE

Their Mission Statement is as follows:

Our mission is to be the premier faith based provider of family and support services for the metropolitan Portland Oregon community. By applying the principles of outreach, love, mercy and grace we will reach “at risk” youth and families with a message of redemption and recovery that will reunite and strengthen families in order to provide a sound spiritual basis for sustainable growth.

Featured Ministry: Pastors.com

Pastors.com is a place for Christian leaders to connect. Their passion is healthy pastors leading healthy churches, so they've put together a flowing stream of content to nourish and enrich the lives and leadership of Pastors everywhere as well as a dynamic community where church leaders can draw encouragement and wisdom from one another. Pastors.com was founded by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church.

Click HERE to visit Pastors.com!

Featured Ministry: Habitat for Humanity

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.



Click HERE to learn how YOU can help!

Featured Ministry: The Word for Today with Pastor Chuck Smith

The Word For Today is a non-profit organization, and an outreach of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. Our desire is to see the body of Christ grow in their knowledge of God through the study of His Word. We are committed to bringing you the solid and consistent teaching of the whole Bible taught by Pastor Chuck Smith. Within the pages of this catalog are teaching cassettes, and many wonderful books which will equip the believer and deepen your understanding of God's Word. Pastor Chuck Smith's radio and TV programs can be heard on stations nation-wide. The program can be heard in over 350 cities world-wide, and airs more than 300 times daily. Please contact our office for times and listings of the programs in your area. You may call us toll-free at 1-800-272-WORD or write to The Word For Today at P.O. Box 8000, Costa Mesa, CA 92628. Please call anytime. There are operators available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and an automated attendant 24 hours every day.

Visit the website by clicking HERE

Featured Ministry: SO4J (Sold Out for Jesus!)

SO4J-TV Preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ thru Christian TV Shows, Videos, Bible Studies, Audios, DVDs, Mini Movies such as: Judgment Day – Are You Ready?, Gospel Tracts, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and the SO4J.com Website. SO4J-TV challenges Lukewarm professing so-called "Christians" and all of us to "Examine our Faith" with God’s Word, to make sure we're Biblically Saved and ready to Face Jesus on Judgment Day (Matthew 7:21-23). SO4J-TV speaks out against the many False Teachings today that Preach a Lukewarm “Christian” message that is Contrary to the Word of God. SO4J-TV is Non-Denominational, and is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization.

Check out their web site by clicking HERE

Featured Ministry: Church Under the Bridge (Texarkana)

Church Under the Bridge is a community of friends dedicated to loving God and loving each other.

We value God and His glory above all and we believe that we must love, cherish, and value people as image bearers of God.

Church Under the Bridge ministers to the homeless in Texarkana, as well as anyone else who wants to join them. This is truly a place where the hands and feet of Jesus are at work in our community.

To learn more, visit their website by clicking HERE

Featured Ministry: USA Church

Pastor Steven Andrew helps people know God and God’s plans. He teaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ from the Holy Bible. As president of USA Christian Church, chairman of the National Day of Prayer Revival Force and an author of Christian living books, he shares God’s hope and love. To bring Christian liberty, abundance, security, peace and strong families, he is uniting the USA in Christ.

Pastor Steven Andrew is pastoring the USA to make a strong Christian nation where Jesus Christ is exalted and Christians are honored, and to have a covenant Christian nation government like our founders believed. All glory to God, there have already been over one million people who have prayed to become a Christian or rededicated their lives to God.

As a Christian leader he is frequently in the news and on radio, TV and other media making disciples as Jesus said in the Great Commission.

To visit the USA Church, pastored by Steven Andrew, click HERE

Featured Ministry: In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley

It all began in 1972, when a half-hour program called "The Chapel Hour" was launched on Atlanta-area television stations. Today, "In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley" can be heard around the world via radio and television broadcasts, podcasts, the handheld In Touch Ministries Messenger, In Touch Apps, and right here on the Web.

Our programs are seen and heard around the world on more than 2,600 radio and television outlets in more than 50 languages. In addition to broadcasting, the ministry continues to produce books, studies, discipleship resources, and the award-winning In Touch magazine to more than 1.5 million households every month.

At In Touch Ministries, our mission is to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church. We remain committed to advancing the gospel from person to person and place to place as quickly, clearly, and irresistibly as possible.

Check out In Touch on the internet by clicking HERE!

Featured Ministry: Christian Business Men's Connection

We’re a group of men in the marketplace living out our faith in authentic relationships.

For men who have no understanding of the promises of Jesus, we simply spend time interacting with them, at their pace, on such topics as:

What’s the real purpose of life?
Are Christianity and the Bible still credible after all these years?
How can I be a better professional?
How can I make my marriage work?
Where is God?
Who is Jesus?
Can I honestly be accepted and forgiven?

We welcome every businessman no matter what your background is or how much you know. We’re more interested in how much passion you possess for learning.

To read more about this ministry, visit them on the web by clicking HERE!

Featured Ministry: Gospel Tabernacle (New Boston, TX)

At The Gospel Tabernacle, our worship service is a meeting with Christ & His bride, the Church. If we become emotional when we know He is there, if we break into tears of joy or of sorrow for sin, if we get too physical, if we act differently in the awareness of the moving of the Holy Spirit than we do anywhere else, if we shout "Hallelujah!", or speak in other tongues ... it is because we are not acting out some old tradition but responding sincerely and spontaneously to the very real and personal presence of our Lord.

To visit them online, click HERE

New Christian Connection: New Beginnings Praise and Worship Center (Texarkana)

What we believe

ABOUT GOD: God is the creator and the ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are on God Genesi1:1,26,27;3:22; Psalm 90:2;Matthew 28:19;1 Peter 1:2;2;Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT MAN: Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has a tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called"sin".This attitude separates man of God Genesis 1:27;Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a;Romans 3:23;Isaiah 59:1,2

ABOUT ETERNITY: Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell.To be eternally in union with him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence. John 3:16'John 2:25;John 5:11-13;Romans 6:23;Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12' Matthew 25:31-46

ABOUT JESUS CHRIST: Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven's glory and will return again to the earth to reign as Kings of Kings and the Lords of Lords.

Check out more about New Beginnings Praise and Worship Center by clicking HERE

New Christian Connection: South Texarkana Baptist Church

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and the profession of our faith; having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, back biting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.

Visit South Texarkana Baptist Church by clicking HERE

New Christian Connection: Pinson Park Baptist Church (Texarkana)

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... Matthew 28:20

The mission of Pinson Park Baptist Church is simply to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to preach the gospel to all the world.

The world begins here...

Click HERE to go to Pinson Park Baptist Church on the web!

Featured Ministry: Williams United Methodist Church (Texarkana)

The people of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church glorify God, inspire others to follow Christ, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. Through inspiring worship, Christian education for all ages, local and global mission opportunities, and relational outreach, we share our faith in action.

Williams Memorial United Methodist Church offers three worship services every Sunday. Traditional worship services are in the sanctuary at 8:15 and 10:30am. The Xperience service is in Wesley Hall at 10:30am. Whether you've been in church all your life or are new to church experiences, our services are designed for you. We hope they help you experience the love and grace of God each week.

William’s Senior Pastor Brad Morgan and Executive Pastor Tori Butler are our preaching pastors. Faithfully and passionately they share messages that bring the word of God to life.

To visit them online, click HERE

Featured Ministry: Stagecoach Cowboy Church (Waxahachie, TX)

Stagecoach Cowboy Church is a loving and growing body of believers in Jesus Christ.

We are a diverse group of brothers and sisters that are seeking to know God's one and only begotten Son in a real and intimate way.

Our goal at Stagecoach Cowboy Church is to help guide the wanderers into becoming followers and to help guide the followers into becoming leaders.

To visit the Stagecoach Cowboy church, Click HERE

Featured Ministry: Shining Light Ministries, Inc.

Shining Light Ministries is celebrating September in a big way.

The month is National Recovery Month and the non-profit organization wants people to know that it’s possible to leave addiction behind.

“We really want to focus on hope and spread the message that recovery can happen,” said Michelle Amarro, member of the SLM Board of Directors.

Read more about this by clicking HERE

Shining Light Ministries, Inc. is a 12-step Christian based Recovery home for Women. The Mission of Shining Light Ministries is to lead women from the bondage of drug, alcohol, and related addictions to a new life of freedom in Jesus Christ.

Click HERE to visit their web site and support them!

Featured Ministry: Movers and Shakers Furniture Ministry (Georgia)

Movers and Shakers Furniture Ministry is holding a fundraising event at TOPGOLF Alpharetta on Thursday, October 15th, 2015 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. TOPGOLF Alpharetta is located at 10900 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

The event features an hour of TOPGOLF play for practice followed by a second hour of competitive tournament play for prizes, a buffet dinner available during play time, and concludes with an awards ceremony. All proceeds from this event will support Movers & Shakers Furniture Ministry operations.

Movers & Shakers is excited to partner with TOPGOLF to hold a golf event that is accessible and fun for everyone regardless of golf experience. This will be a highly social event where couples and families can participate together, and have more interaction with other ministry supporters, said Marshall Lynn, Director of Ministry Development.

Read more about this by clicking HERE

Mission: Living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the gift of furniture.

Values: Christ-centered. Efficiency. Stewardship. Customer Service. Relationships.

Strategy: We work with cooperating partner ministries in north metro Atlanta to identify those in need and with churches and schools to provide volunteers and furniture.

Visit the Movers & Shakers web site by clicking HERE

Featured Ministry: Koinonia House

Founded by Chuck Missler, the Koinonia House mission statement is as follows:

To create, develop, and distribute materials to stimulate, encourage, and facilitate serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.

Check out the website to learn more!

(Koinonia House has been added to our Christian Connections!)

Featured Site: Truth for Life - The teaching ministry of Alistair Begg

On February 27, 1995, Truth For Life began airing its 25-minute daily program on seven radio stations. Today, Truth For Life can now be heard in every major radio market across the U.S., and also in select Canadian markets, through 1,655 radio outlets.

Visit the web site by clicking HERE