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  • Loving America Without Losing the Gospel

    The discussion contrasts Christian patriotism and Christian nationalism, emphasizing the distinction between loving one’s country and conflating national identity with faith. While Christians should actively engage in civic life, their primary loyalty must be to Christ, not nationalism. The article… Continue reading

    Loving America Without Losing the Gospel
  • Distributing Medicine in Gbedin, Nimba, Liberia

    While touring through northeastern Liberia in the Nimba County region, we traveled to Gbedin to visit the New Covenant OFWB Church in that village. This is the only church serving the surrounding area. The current building replaced the original church,… Continue reading

  • My Visit to Nimba County, Liberia

    After a long and exhausting journey—complete with unexpected challenges in Brussels and the blessing of meeting John Kaykay—I finally arrived in Monrovia. It was late at night, and the city was cloaked in deep darkness. Waiting for me at the… Continue reading

  • THE ETHICS AND LIMITS OF AI IN SERMON PREPARATION

    John Hill Hill, John. “The Ethics and Limits of AI in Sermon Preparation.” Ministry and Meaning, March 2026. Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into pastoral study habits. It can summarize texts, generate outlines, suggest illustrations, and even draft… Continue reading

  • March Ministry & Meaning Newsletter

    FREE Resource for Pastoral Leaders The March Ministry & Meaning newsletter is available for FREE download as a PDF from my online store! Click STORE and download your copy today. Continue reading

  • Bus Trip: New England

    Vermont, New Hampshire, & Maine ~ June 14-20, 2026 Come Join the Friendship Church for a chartered bus tour of New England. The Best of Northern New England7 Days – 6 NightsJune 14Depart from Friendship Church, Farmville, NC and travel… Continue reading

  • January 2026 Ministry & Meaning

    While I’ve been a pastor, I found that life and ministry were more valuable when I had proper tools. There are, even now, piles of manuals, devotionals, and resource material on my office desk, floor, and bookshelf. I wanted to… Continue reading

  • Philippines Mission Report – April/May 2025

    On Saturday, April 26, I departed from Raleigh-Durham International Airport alongside Harold Jones and Chris Singleton for a mission trip to the Philippines on behalf of the Board of Foreign Missions (OFWBI). Our journey began at 7:30 a.m., taking us… Continue reading

  • Heroes of Faith: Thomas Cranmer

    By John Hill Thomas Cranmer was born July 2, 1489, in Aslockton in Nottinghamshire, England. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Agnes (Hatfield) Cranmer. The Cranmers were modestly wealthy with a lengthy pedigree of English noblemen and women.… Continue reading

    Heroes of Faith: Thomas Cranmer
  • Come Join Me For Worship

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