Yesterday (Monday), I received an e-mail from the Tulsa Metro
Baptist Network, formerly the Tulsa Baptist Association. As most are aware
the TMBN has had a rough year (2025-2026) with issues in the director's
office, a resignation, financial irregularities, and a high Ievel of concern
about the very status of our "Association'.
Committed Christian Pastors/leaders from our member churches
have come together to 'right our ship'. The process has been continually
bathed in prayer, decisions carefully approached with counsel, movement
made with deliberate purpose, and all things preceded with the intention
and consideration of how each, and all, would impact the Kingdom of God.
Major consideration was given to reviewing and where necessary,
rewriting policies and procedures for the protection of all involved and for
the highest standard of stewardship of the resources God has trusted us
with, whether they be personnel, facilities, finances, and above all, the
Gospel.
This summer our TMBN Administrative Team has assembled a
search committee for a new 'Associational Missionary' (or whatever the
new title shall be). ln the process of introducing the committee to the entire
Network there was enclosed a brief questionaire. They asked some good
ouestions-l am still working on my responses.
Consider:
-What are the greatest ministry opportunities facing the TMBN & Belview
over the next five years?
-How can our network of churches add value to the work of Belview?
-As an association/church, what are the top three pursuits that world help
us share the Gospel and make disciples?
This has caused me to go deep into thought and deeper in prayer.
The easy answer is Matthew 28-The Great Commission. The simplest is
the call of Jesus to His disciples, "Follow Me." The hardest part, as
always, is also simple, Take the first step
            Dinner Time, See You Wednesday and Sunday
              Prayers Blessings and Love,
                       Bro. Tom and Sister Sue