I am a member of an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church in my hometown. I have been a member of an IFB church for many years. Here is what that means to me: My church is “independent” because it does not belong to a convention of churches. It is “unaffiliated,” although it often joins with church…
I have had standards all of my life. I suppose most people have. My parents had them and as a result we kids had them too. My dad didn’t wear facial hair and to this day believes I shouldn’t either. My mom did not wear slacks and neither did my sister. I could take my…
I am contacted quite frequently by people who have served in one ministry and are now making plans to transition to a different one. Reasons vary and each situation is likely rather unique. However, generally speaking, I would suggest several things TO DO and several things NOT TO DO. I recently addressed the latter HERE. …
I am contacted quite frequently be people who have served in one ministry and are now making plans to transition to a different one. Reasons vary and each situation is likely rather unique. However, generally speaking, I would suggest several things TO DO and several things NOT TO DO. Today, I will address the latter. …
I preached my first revival meeting 29 years ago! I was only 17 and, apart from knowing that I was supposed to preach the Bible, I am pretty sure that I had no idea what I was doing. Some would probably say that I still don’t. I preached several revivals over those next few years,…
Everywhere I go these days I am meeting people who are gravely concerned about the condition of Christianity in this generation. I cannot tell you how many conversations I have had that were focussed on the idea that “something is definitely wrong” and “we need help!” It spans all ages. It spans all groups. It…
A month or so ago, I blogged about how to be an Independent Baptist and still get along with each other. Today, I want to share some of the reasons why I wrote the blog. A few opening comments are likely necessary. First, I am in no way minimizing issues that others deem important nor…
A few weeks ago I posted Part 1 in the series about “How to be an Independent Baptist and Get Along with Others at the Same Time.” You can read that here if you haven’t done so yet: How to be an Independent Baptist and Get-Along With Others at the Same Time It has been a busy…
In the Fall of 1994, Bethlie and I stepped out together to enter a ministry of full-time evangelism. We have traveled thousands of miles and ministered to churches of all sizes in almost every state in the USA and in a half dozen other countries as well. Most of the churches have either been…
Evangelist Dave Young 