A Preacher, Evangelist and Leader
BMA of Arkansas trailblazer James Ray Raines was my friend for over 50 years. I met him when I was just a boy preacher of 18 and he was a seasoned preacher of 27. Bro. Raines was born in DeWitt… Continue Reading
Just Thinking…
A BMA Trailblazer Whose Impact Continues
In my teens, I met a preacher who made an impact on me. At that time he was serving as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Nashville. Those were the days of district Baptist Training Services (BTS) meetings. As… Continue Reading
Pondering Again
I was just thinking… I have always been a ponderer. My mind is never at rest. On occasion, I think that is not a bad thing. Then again, when my insomnia sets in, pondering becomes a difficulty — I… Continue Reading
The Preacher Who Was a Scientist
I enrolled in Central Baptist College in September 1964. As I was getting my class assignments, I kept hearing people talk about the change in science instructors. Harold Cooper had taken a leave of absence to pursue his doctorate… Continue Reading
A.D. Livingston: From Sot to Servant
“If the Lord can change Saul, then He could change me,” said A.D. Livingston, a trailblazer in every sense of the word. As I turn my attention back to Trailblazers of the BMA of Arkansas, I was just thinking about… Continue Reading
BMA of Arkansas Meeting: Difficult Decisions
By Tom Mitchell, President • BMA of Arkansas When I began writing these articles last November, the choice for a masthead was “Just Thinking.” Oh, my! When it comes to dealing with the difficult decision of having the annual session… Continue Reading
COVID-19’s Long Term Effect on Church Attendance
I was just thinking about how COVID-19, the Coronavirus, has changed the scope of American lifestyles. Since the outbreak of the virus in the United States, over 4.5 million have been reported as contracting COVID-19. That has resulted… Continue Reading
The 71st Annual Session of the BMA of Arkansas
I was just thinking about the numerous calls, texts and emails I have received, asking about the 2020 BMA of Arkansas meeting. An associational meeting on the campus of Central Baptist College is always a wonderful experience. President… Continue Reading
The New Normal for Churches
I was just thinking about our services at Central Baptist Church in Prescott yesterday morning. They are certainly not like they used to be — when things were normal! Truthfully, it is difficult to put our finger on the… Continue Reading
Now is the Time To Take a Stand
We just celebrated another anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I love America! I am honored to have served under our flag for 4½ years in the United States Army. I love our National Anthem! I have often said,… Continue Reading