Tips for Becoming a Better Public Speaker
Nothing ever terrified my father like speaking in public. It didn’t matter what the occasion demanded. Any words in front of a group brought on sheer terror. He prayed in church and served as mayor of our small town, but it didn’t matter. Having to speak to any group created real fear. For this reason and the fact […]
Tips to Make Your Marriage More Meaningful
“Don’t yell unless the house is on fire.” Those were words that I read shortly before we were married. I’ve never forgotten those words. That was a good tip then, and it is good advice now. You can make your marriage more meaningful. We can work at our marriages, and we can change. Here are five tips […]
Why Baptism Matters
Years ago, I made a commitment to lead First Baptist Church according to the teaching of the New Testament. This means that we emphasize and encourage baptism as an essential aspect of a life of obedience to Christ. I also made a commitment to give the church the reasons why we do things the way […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.