Pastor's Corner

1. What are ways I can learn and grow in my biblical knowledge?

Answer: First you can spend time in the Bible.  You cannot know the Bible without getting into it.  Second you can seek out teachers who can instruct and teach you.  That is one of my primary jobs as pastor, but I am not your only resource in this regard.  Be careful though, because many teachers are false teachers, even if they do not mean to be.  Here are some local assets available to you:

a. Route 66:  This is a daily program to read and teach a survey of the whole Bible.  It can be attended in person or online with a cost of around $100 a year.  Register at ebcbryan.org/route66.  Note that I both attend and help teach this class, and it is directly affiliated with Shepherd's Seminary which is hosted by Emmanuel Baptist Church.

2. Why do bad things happen to good people?

Answer: If you are asking this, it is likely that you are hurting, or have been hurt.  My encouragement to you is that there is not cliche quick answer.  Start by studying the books of Job and Habakkuk.  Note that you start by admitting your feelings, doubts, and fears to God and asking the hard questions.  Then note that the answer isn't instant, it is worked through in time.  Contact me and I can help you process the answer as you meditate on God's word.

• The Brazos Valley Baptist Network, the local association RBC is a part of: https://bvbn.org

• The Baptist General Convention of Texas, the state convention RBC is a part of: https://www.texasbaptists.org/

• The Southern Baptist Convention, the national convention RBC is a part of: https://www.sbc.net/

• Pastor Jones's Army Admin Site:  https://sites.google.com/view/army-ch-resources/home

• Pastor Jones's Army Soldier Portal: https://sites.google.com/view/unit-ministry/home