By Rev. Mike Gregg
 
Your Minister of Educational Life is going back to school! I not only wish to help the members of Northside Drive in their own educational and spiritual growth, but also seek to continue growing in my own educational endeavors. I have begun a four year Doctor of Ministry Degree at McAfee School of Theology. It is a part-time program that I will accomplish while still being your full-time minister as well. I have the honor of joining with many of Northside Drive's McAfee students and professors (like Larry McSwain and Karen Massey) in this challenging journey towards a doctorate. It is exciting to be a learner again and gain experience and knowledge in the midst of an academic setting.
 
My topic of interest and possible "thesis" subject will be the investigation of how the universal Church needs to adapt in various ways to respond to the needs of an increasingly postmodern world. Northside Drive is in a unique point in its life and development that will provide good information and insight into the role of the institutional Church in a postmodern culture. Thus, in my journey to receive a Doctor of Ministry degree I might call upon you to help me gain valuable research and practical information about the this church, its members, and how this church exists in our society and culture today.
 
I would also like to thank the Personnel Committee, Staff, and leaders of Northside Drive Baptist Church for providing support, encouragement, and resources for me to embark on this educational adventure. I would not have had the motivation or stamina to do this without you. Thank you. It will be a long yet fruitful four years. know that you and I together will grow in unforeseen and wonderful ways as I complete the Doctoral Program. Again, thank you for your support in this process. 

 

Energy, Intimacy & Hymnody.

July 4-September 5, 2010

 

Energy: We are lowering our utility expenses by moving into the chapel this summer. This expression of stewardship is environmentally responsible. Intimacy: The chapel is the church's original sanctuary built in 1954; for many members, it is coming home. Also, the space encourages a close, friendly atmosphere.  Hymnody: Though the choir is taking a summer sabbatical (so as to return rested in the fall), the chapel invites lively congregational singing from the Baptist Hymnal.

 

The Callaway Cup golf tournament is scheduled for September 12, 2010! The after-church outing is for MEMBERS (and Regular Visitors), MEN and WOMEN, YOUNG and OLD. This is early notice to SAVE THE DATE (9-12-10). The highly coveted Callaway Cup is named in honor of Raymund Callaway, a long-time member of NDBC. We now play in memory of Raymund who died in 2003. To sign up call Hal Meeks: c. 404-293-4042; h. 404-352-2438, o. 404-880-7180.

September 14, at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

 

The title of the book and the postmodern movement, Baptimergent, is a combination of the words Emergent and Baptist. Emergent Baptists are those who believe there is more to God, Jesus, and God's kingdom than current Christian denominations can define. Rev. Mike Gregg describes the importance of being Baptist in a postmodern world. He contends that as worshippers become more postmodern, they might actually become more Baptist.
 
 

From Wounds to Whirlwind"
September 15-November 17, 2010
10:30 AM
Fellowship Hall

Due to increase requests for medical appointment transportation for senior adults in Atlanta, we need more volunteers starting in September. Visit Lifespan for more information or call Laurie Stokes at 404-237-7307 to sign-up today!