. By Ken Blue 1 a : a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting b : a step in a procedure. 2 a : a series of steps followed in a regular definite order *legal procedure* *a surgical procedure* b : : a traditional or established way of doing […]
THE KEY IS LEADERSHIP
(Be sure and listen to the great gospel songs) Ken BluePastor Ken Blue was born in Boswell, Ark. In 1955 he accepted Christ as his Savior. He and his wife Joyce were married in 1955. They have 5 children. He graduated from Midwestern Baptist Bible College in 1969 and started the Open Door Baptist Church […]
IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME
As many of you know, Open Door Baptist Church, led by Pastor Jason Murphy, had a total of 700 in attendance on the 4th of July weekend. There were 127 first time visitors who filled out visitor cards. In order that you might understand their work was more than a “flash in […]
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
THE POSITION OF LEADERSHIP By Ken Blue The American Heritage Dictionary says leadership is, “1. The position or office of a leader: 2. Capacity or ability to lead.” You will notice that one is a position and the other is capacity. It is possible to have the position of leadership without the capacity to lead. […]
OPEN DOOR BAPTIST, PASTOR MURPHY, AND THE GRACE OF GOD DID IT AGAIN!
By Ken Blue Hey Pastor! Sunday, August 29th, Open Door Baptist had 2 professions of faith, 21 people joined the church, 14 baptisms, 27 visitors, 540 in attendance and 51 people to take the 101-401 disciple class! God continues to bless in an unusual way under the leadership of Pastor Murphy. This growth continued […]