Me, a Pastor?
Even though I was a carefree, eight-year-old girl, I could sense the somber mood in the back of the truck as our family huddled together, preparing to cross the Mekong…
¿Yo, un Pastor?
A pesar de que era una niña despreocupada de ocho años, podía sentir el sombrío estado de ánimo en la parte trasera del camión mientras nuestra familia se apiñaba, preparándose…
A SureHouse on the Hilltop
Gary Wyatt, Sr. had three consecutive dreams in March 1994. In each dream Pastor Wyatt was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to men and women in the streets of…
Jim Beaird Retires as Southeast Regional Executive Director
After 17 years of faithful and dedicated service serving as the Southeast regional executive director with his wife, Kris, at his side, Dr. Jim Beaird retired at the end of…
Would You Listen to a Donkey?
My mom was an amazing musician. She had a beautiful singing voice and played several instruments. However, because she had been divorced, Mom did not get to play for her…
Memorial Day Tornadoes Rip Through Ohio
Memorial Day 2019 is a day Pastor Josh Grimes, the executive director of Open Bible’s East Region, and his family will never forget. That evening Josh and his wife, Melissa,…
Welcome Our New Executive Assistant!
Open Bible Churches is pleased to welcome Sheila Greenough as the executive assistant to Secretary/Treasurer Brian Ehlers. Sheila has had a breadth of work experience over the past 28 years…
The Undeniable Call
That Sunday morning I had the typical excitement and slight nervousness I always experience when I’m scheduled to preach. With that came the familiar point of pain, because the very…
Be Yourself
“Remember, there is only so much Kelly to go around. Do what the Lord has called you to do – nothing more, nothing less.” These are the words Sharon Potts spoke…
A Culture of Respect for Women in Ministry
From the moment it started, the scene had that familiarity of the questionable-looking character standing on the street corner opening his raincoat and asking, “Psssst… Buddy, wanna buy a watch?”…