"AskPastorWalter"

"PASTOR: Why Should I Go Back To Church?" "We" are a generation that has been "OVER-CHURCHED", and that's a major reason that what was modeled in the Book of Acts - is NOT a present reality, as much as it should be.. "Well, what do you mean?" THE CHURCH should: - "Have all things in common", - "fellowshipping and breaking bread", - "partaking of the Apostle's doctrine", and - "ministering to those in need" - was all that "church" stood for or was about In "some communities", but NOT others! But, there are some very interesting dynamics, from both a cultural and ethnic perspective, which contributes to this. One of my beloved mentors and good friends, Rev. Eugene Williams, passed away in March of 2012, but "his legacy" and impact dramatically affected my life and ministry. His impact has been published by several universities, including his...

FATHER KNOWS BEST My passion for the lost, and my love for the diversity of humanity has intensified, since I first realized the call of God upon my life and began to walk in it!  One of the things I've grown to appreciate is the "Mind of the Spirit", which knows the best part of our humanity, and develops godly compassion out of our own process and preparation to be a bold and consistent witness for Christ! Just yesterday, I met a gentleman full of conviction about his culture, his conviction, and his cause - and there was no deterring him from sharing his heart; because he believed what he knew up to that moment of time was "all encompassing knowledge" concerning life! WOW! That's pretty bold, but also quite presumptuous, if the pursuit is not growth or the "gain" of enlignment in the pursuit of truth! There will surely be "witnesses" that attest to whatever philosophy that we'll espouse. RELIGION is man's attempt to reconcile w...