Greetings to My LBC Family… Like most congregations, the flock of God is of at least two minds when it comes to when and how to “do church” during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Like most congregations, we started out exclusively virtual. Here in this letter to the church leaders I find myself having to explain the decision to “open” the doors of the physical church for a spiritual body of Christ to return to worship—to include taking some time to share how to think and lead well in this perplexing time. By the way, even if you disagree with my line of reasoning, I hope you find this letter helpful for sharpening your own approach as we continue to move forward. Continue Reading →

As always, I greet you with the Joy of Jesus! Here we are more than a year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic which kept us from assembling and worshipping as a corporate body; however, the Lord blessed us with “other ways” of fulfilling ministry needs within the body of Christ. It’s for this reason He alone deserves all the glory and all the praise. Continue Reading →

Yes, you read it correctly. Pastor Darden is being intentional in addressing both family and friends in this letter. The “why” is quite simple—we all need to know what getting back to Sunday worship at the physical church looks like for those whose desire it is to fellowship together. First, I need to remind you about the promise: “And he said, about this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, nay, my Lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.” 2 Kings 4:16, KJV. Continue Reading →

Greetings to My LBC Family… “And he said, about this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, nay, my Lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.” 2 Kings 4:16, KJVS. Continue Reading →

Greetings to My Beloved LBC Family… Pastor’s Interlude: Proverbs 15:3, “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.”; Hebrews 4:13, “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.” When Job considered the knowledge of God he said, “He knoweth the way that I take and when I am tried, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. Continue Reading →