Take The Counsel Seriously

by | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist;  www.crestlinefbc.com When we started the transition of our sixty-five-year-old church, Joel Comiskey asked me how fast I wanted to proceed. I told him, “I am a fast tracker. I am a church planter; an innovator and I...

Why Change To The Cell Church System?

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist;  www.crestlinefbc.com Have you thoroughly answered the “Why” question? You may say, “We have already decided to change so that doesn’t matter.” The problem is that to truly transition into a cell church you must have...

Are We Losing The Youth?

by | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist;  www.crestlinefbc.com Why are so many youth leaving the church as young adults? Many have addressed this subject with a roll call of reasons. Sometimes the explanations are an attack against the weak teaching of church...

Coaching: Do We Need It?

by | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist;  www.crestlinefbc.com Have you watched a professional sports game and seen how many coaches are on the sidelines? Go to a local high school competition and you will see a host of coaches working with the athletes. What...

It’s Time to Fight… With Powerful Weapons!

by | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist “To win any battle, you’ve got to have the right strategy and the right resources.” This quote is from War Room by Miss Clara who is teaching Elizabeth Jordan to fight for her marriage with prayer. Miss Clara learned this...