The Heart of Christ from the Pulpit: Feature 2
by Fred MacDonald
I have a unique opportunity each weekend as I am generally in a different church every Sunday. Denise and I have the blessing of worshipping with folks all over the Dakotas. And, we have the blessing of seeing the heart of Christ lived out in many ways.
Recently I have filled the pulpit several times at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mitchell, SD. Each week one of their deacons, Ted Christianson, prepares a (what should I call it???) “CP mission prayer story devotional.” It is genuinely unique.
Focusing on one of our IMB missionaries, Ted develops a story around the life, location, and work of one of our missionary families. He goes beyond just name, place, and activity. Ted researches the country where they serve, the needs of the people that live in that country, finds out what information about the missionaries that he can, and then weaves it together into a beautiful story and call to prayer. He then shares it (without notes!!!) with the congregation . . . EVERY SUNDAY!
We have many Dakota Baptists like Ted that live out the heart of Christ in so many ways. I am blessed to meet them every week as I travel the roads of North and South Dakota.
Fred MacDonald is the DBC Executive Director and a member of Hills of Grace Fellowship in Rapid City, SD
