Who Is Church For?

Who Is Church For?

by | Jan 18, 2018 | Mark's Blog

This article is featured in the Jan. 20 edition of the Edmond Sun. When I was a kid, my dad was a pastor in traditional churches. I was an acolyte. I met the choir in the narthex dressed in my alb and armed with my candlelighter. I had the pre-service checklist...
Taking the Next Step

Taking the Next Step

by | Oct 12, 2017 | Mark's Blog

When I was a child, I thought like a child. I spoke like a child and I spent the money I earned like a child…on myself. Yes, I gave my 10 cents of my dollar to the Sunday School offering (my dad was the preacher and my mom was the Sunday School Superintendent),...
Forgiveness

Forgiveness

by | Aug 28, 2017 | Mark's Blog

“Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you” (Colossians 3). People who have hurt each other have two options: They can approach one another to attempt reconciliation, or they can avoid each other. That’s it. Edmond is not that big of a town. The law...
Mark and Andy’s Friendship Q&A

Mark and Andy’s Friendship Q&A

by | Aug 15, 2017 | Mark's Blog

An interview with Dr. Mark Foster and Rev. Andy Nelms Tell us about the first time you met each other.  Mark: The first time I ever heard of Andy was from my supervisor, Dr. Rockford Johnson. He told me of Andy’s interest in church planting and I asked him if I...
Israel Trip Recap

Israel Trip Recap

by | Jun 21, 2017 | Mark's Blog

“It is better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife” (Proverbs 21:19). It is one thing to read this lighthearted admonition in a Bible study in the comfort of your living room. It is quite another to read it while standing here: Chantelle...