The Visitor
By Bill Francavilla Every Sunday before our church service starts, we have an unofficial meeting at which a diverse group of people that includes elders, worship team members, greeters, and even kids take a…
MOVE – Building for Eternity
Recently National MOVE Director Aaron Keller, Director of Construction Dave Bethany, and their team of 27 men returned from Tijuana, Mexico, where they built a feeding kitchen in five days! The project was completed on May 7, 2021, and was already in use the next day. Earlier in…
Church, Sweet Church
By Andrea Johnson Did you know you could be part of one of the most important ministries in the church? It doesn’t require a specific skill set, but not everyone…
From a Godly Mother’s Heart
When it comes to conversations on race, our level of offendability often reveals the level of our maturity. If we can’t overcome offense in the moment, we are not going…
Bridging the Racial Divide
By Deborah Smith Pegues 10 Ways Whites Can Bridge the Racial Divide REALIZE your conscious biases and pray for revelation of your unconscious prejudices toward black people. Racism is learned and you…
A Year in the Word with Blaine
Open Bible evangelist and musician Blaine Bowman has written a 365-day devotional, Bible study guide, and sermon starter all in one called A Year in the Word with Blaine. Based on 49 years of ministry, the book’s pages are filled…
The Challenge of Conforming to the Image of Christ
By Gary L. Wyatt, Sr. Few people think about the challenges that come with conforming to the image of Christ as a Black man living in America, a country filled with racism on all levels. This…
Five Ways to Make A Difference
By Dyrie Francis Have you considered the words “It is more blessed to give than to receive”? In a culture where people look out for themselves more than for others, the COVID-19 pandemic provides cause to reflect…
Announcing New Digital Media Manager
Open Bible Churches is pleased to announce that Chris Cavan has been hired as our new Digital Media Manager. Chris, who is a credentialed Open Bible minister, serves as associate pastor, music director, and media/tech…
Are You a Good Neighbor?
By Andrea Johnson Several years ago my husband and I had the privilege of serving as youth pastors at a predominately African church. (We were the second White family to join.) Our pastor, Isaac Oyibo, had named the…