It’s Pronounced “Blog” as in “Log!”
Welcome! My name is Brian Greene and I am the senior pastor of our church, Pentecostal Tabernacle. I am also bishop in an organization called the U.P.C.A.G. (United Pentecostal Council of the Assemblies of God). The people attending our church simply call me Bishop Brian.
The title of this post is for those who are as technologically challenged as I am. You may be wondering, “What in the world is a blog? And why would a pastor start blogging?” Well, to answer the first question, I’ll admit I had to look up what the word “blog” meant. And I discovered that “blog” is a condensed form of the phrase “web log.” Wikipedia defines blog as “a user-generated website where entries are made in journal style… Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject. The ability for readers to leave comments is an important part of most blogs.”
The italicized portion of this definition is why I’ve entitled my blog I Invite Your Thoughts. There’s a lot happening in today’s world and I’m curious as to what’s really on people’s minds. What are they really thinking when it comes to the events of our day? Better yet, are people actually thinking when it comes to things that are happening all around them?
You may find my blog quite different from your expectations of a minister’s blog. There’s nothing wrong with writing about “How to Get Closer to God,” but my desire in blogging is to do something different from the preaching I do during a typical Sunday morning sermon. I want to discuss subject matter that is off the beaten trail. I want to discuss things that may be important to our lives but somehow manage to fly under our radar, escaping our notice.
My post next week will be about Anna Nicole Smith. I really hope that you come back to read it. And remember, after you read my posts, I invite your thoughts.
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Even though I have read this article, I wanted to officially check it out on the website and give this “blog” thing a try! I am very excited and feel very special that my Bishop actually cares about my thoughts. I am very proud of the new things that GOD is doing through your ministry. My thoughts are that this is such a great idea to not just discuss the “how to get closer to God” topics because I have been convicted even more by the Serious Times book that we as christians cannot compartmentalize our spiritual lives but be aware of the world around us and think about it with a christian mind and a discussion of this kind pushes us (at least pushes ME) to do just that!
Well I am excited for the blog. Bishop you ROCK!!!!!
Dear Bishop Brian,
I am so grateful to be a part of PT. After the first time I heard you speak I knew in my heart I was home. It felt the Holy Spirit was talking to me through you. He was!! My ego was so large the LOrd had to really smash me before my ears popped open. Make no misstake, I don’t recomend finding God via the path I took. All I know is with your tutulidge I want to speak life. You’ve taught me the only life manual I need is the Word. I’d like to shout out just take the suggestions the Bishop gives and see what happens. I have personal proof it works. It works because you get your ideas from the Word and put them in a 2007 context. The prayer basket is a good example of the power of God. Thank-you for the “Band of Brothers”, bible study, and all the effort you put into us, the flock.
God is blessing you.
in love your Christian soldier
Markus
PS please excuse all grammer and spelling