Share the Bounty: The Ministry Around the Table While munching on one of the cucumbers overflowing my vegetable bin, I sat down to work on this newsletter. What should I write about? FOOD. That was thought that popped in my head. I love to eat. Who else seemed to love food, or at least paid … [Read more…]
Tourists Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is an old line from the Elvis movie Blue Hawaii that has made me chuckle for years. Angela Lansbury’s character exclaims, “Tourists aren’t people… they’re tourists!” Of course, the humor comes from the way Americans are often portrayed as inhospitable. Lately, I’ve found myself watching videos of people … [Read more…]
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Nothing New Under The Sun “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”— Ecclesiastes 1:9 (KJV) This spring, I planted my two raised garden beds, starting my … [Read more…]
May 1, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God has never needed something big to do something significant. “For who hath despised the day of small things?” (KJV)— Zechariah 4:10 In recent months, we have looked at moments in the early church where something important was close at hand… …and nearly missed. Peter stood at … [Read more…]
April 3, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”— Matthew 7:7 (KJV) We believe those words. We pray, we ask, and we trust that God hears us. But what happens when the miracle comes, … [Read more…]
March 3, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Season of Celebrations This time of year is a special one in our household. I will be celebrating my 52nd birthday on March 4th, and Sister Cathy will be turning 70 years young on April 1st (which was also an Easter in 1956.)These moments remind us … [Read more…]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Bearing Faithful Witness One of the quiet gifts of growing older is learning how to honor what truly matters even when our perspectives and spiritual styles differ. My father Dr. Davy and I did not see the world or faith the same way. He carried a strong “Sword of … [Read more…]
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A January Reflection on Barnabas, and the Purpose of the Church Let us all take a moment to breathe. With the holiday season behind us and a new year underway, the Church experiences a unique and sacred moment to pause. This is an opportunity to contemplate our ongoing transformation and … [Read more…]
Dr. Davy Ray KendrickBishop 1999 – 2025
For Immediate Release: First Church of the Gospel Ministry Announces the Passing of Bishop Dr. Davy Ray Kendrick and Continuation of Ministry Operations BUCYRUS, Ohio – First Church of the Gospel Ministry announces with deep sorrow the passing of its beloved Bishop, Dr. Davy Ray Kendrick, who departed this life on January 11, 2025. Link … [Read more…]