Spring Bible Fellowship
Here we go…
I’ve been pondering starting a congregation for the better part of 12 years, but knew that I needed to continue doing the small group bible study thing and be satisfied sitting at the feet of Jesus before embarking on what I think would be the ultimate journey, as an under shepherd.
Back in 1993, before I got back into radio, I decided to call a long-time hero in the faith, Leonard Ravenhill. I had started several letters to him over the previous decade and none of them ever found their way to a mailbox much less to Mr Ravenhill. So I called information and got Leonard’s number in Lindale. His wife answered the phone and within a minute I was speaking to a man whose books I cherished as much as his testimony and walk with the Lord over the decades.
I told him of what I was about to embark on, broadcasting a Christian rock radio program on a secular station. He gave me this advice….. “Read 2 Timothy everyday for a month, then take a fresh look at your ministry with that letter in mind.” It was short talk and he wished me well. It was a few years later that Leonard went to be with Jesus and I will always cherish that phone conversation.
So, as we move toward the beginning of a new work of the Lord, I am taking brother Ravenhills advice once again. On April 18th (Easter Sunday) we are launching the Spring Bible Fellowship. I have invited several people to join us and will continue to share the good news (about Jesus, not the one about starting a new church) with those around me.