Why All the Confusion? (6/24)
There’s an old saying that if you start in the wrong place you’ll end up in the wrong place. That’s the problem with confusion in our...
Mark Barbee
Discipleship Pastor
Mark has worn many hats at Fairfield over the thirty years he has been a pastor here. He has degrees from OSU and Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He loves to teach Bible studies, and to lead Baptism and New Member Classes. He has written several books. The most recent is titled Testimonies of Discipleship – Stories from the Local Church. He and his wife Lori are very involved in leading our prayer ministry. Mark plays guitar and enjoys leading prayer and praise gatherings. They have three children and five grandchildren. Mark enjoys writing, travel and golf.
Utopia vs. The Kingdom of God (6/17)
It seems ironic to me that the very people who think the Kingdom of God is wishful thinking have put their faith in a flawed and hopeless...
Hope (6/10)
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Heb. 11:1 There are many reasons to be sure of what...
Deacons and Elders Serve the Church (6/3)
This is the time of year we get to select new deacons to serve the church. As Discipleship Pastor I have the opportunity to work closely...
A Once for All Memorial (5/27)
As we enter into another Memorial Day Weekend, we remember those who fought for us and sacrificed for us in wars to maintain our freedom. ...
The Joys of Pentecost (5/20)
For centuries, the church has celebrated its birth fifty days after the death and resurrection of Jesus. That will be this Sunday! But...
A Second Pentecost for Israel (5/13)
Next week we will celebrate Pentecost for the church. This week I want to highlight a Second Pentecost for Israel. The prophet Joel...
National Day of Prayer (5/6)
Today, Thursday May 6, is the National Day of Prayer. This day has been observed for several decades as a time for local Christians to...
Salvation (4/29)
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” These words in Revelation 7 restate a recurring theme in the...