by James Pendergrast | Sep 15, 2020 | Blog Posts, Church Strengthening, James' Blog Posts, James' Blog Posts, Social Media, Uncategorized
I have two school aged kids and to say that the last seven months have been unique would be an understatement. My wife is a public school teacher, so I have had a front row seat from the perspective of a parent as well as a teacher, and it’s been quite a ride. As have...
by Jana Jackson | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog Posts, Church Strengthening, Jana blog posts, Social Media
Here I am with my 2 sons in 1995, the year I began working at Dallas Baptist Association. A YouTube exercise coach I follow concludes each session by saying “We’re done, but we’re not finished!” That’s how I feel about my retirement on July 17. I’m done, but I’m not...
by James Pendergrast | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog Posts, Church Strengthening, James' Blog Posts, James' Blog Posts
In this Video Blog James Pendergrast talks with some moms about raising black children in our current culture. We hope you hear something that is new or makes you think. We will be doing more Video Blogs in the future. Be on the look out for our next one in the coming...
by Chelsie Hoard | Jun 3, 2020 | Adult Discipleship, Blog Posts, Chelsie blog posts, Church Strengthening, COVID-19, Spiritual Development
Over these past few months of social distancing, I have become extremely familiar with every square inch inside the four walls of my house. This extended time period has brought about the spirit of renovation in my family (or at least in me and they have graciously...
by Jana Jackson | May 20, 2020 | Blog Posts, COVID-19, Jana blog posts, Social Media
When our Dallas County leaders announced the directive to wear masks in public, I immediately pulled out my sewing machine and made several for Roger and me, using the instructions on the CDC website. After one trip to the grocery store, though, I quickly traded my...
by James Pendergrast | May 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, Church Strengthening, COVID-19, James' Blog Posts, James' Blog Posts
I want to start this blog off by saying I am not a hug person. I don’t care for them. I would prefer that I didn’t receive one or give one. If they did die, as the blog title suggests, I would be just fine with it. I should say, so that you realize that I am human,...
