Mark Burks

a strategically small church pastor -Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Area Superintendent with the EFCA

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

@lukedsimmons I serve pastors and https://t.co/vofDEscdiU with the EFCA

[The Gospel Coalition @TGC]

New things and old things were never meant to bear the weight of our longing. God designed us to find our ultimate joy in what’s eternal—God himself.

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[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

The one thing I ask of the Lord-the thing I seek most- is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. Psalm 27:4 (NLT) #dailyPsalm

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

Normal Pastor Network Dinner at the #efcatheoconf Stories>Stats @TheEFCA

[Karl Vaters @KarlVaters]

Pastoral Availability
Big Churches: The bigger a church is, the more the pastor’s role is defined by their absence than their presence.

Small Churches: The smaller a church is, the more the pastor’s role is defined by their presence than their absence.

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[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

“We shape our buildings and afterwards, our buildings shape us.” Winston Churchill @commongood_mag
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[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

@erichoke Appreciate the advice of @brettmccracken in #uncomfortable “commit to the nearest non-heretical, Bible-believing church where we could grow and serve—and where Jesus is the hero- preferably within walking distance”

[Expositors Collective @expositcllctv]

This video has gone viral on instagram (for good reason) - be encouraged by Ray Ortlund's exhortation towards pastoral faithfulness and tenderness:

[Karl Vaters @KarlVaters]

Ninety percent of churches are under 200. Eighty percent are under 100.

That’s a lot of small. Small is normal.

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[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

@erichoke Mine was a 84 Kcar with a stick no air

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

Great day with some great “Normal Pastors” of the Great Lakes District EFCA getting prepped for the #EFCATheoConf

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

“Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence” @JCRyle

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

@BobGuilford Welcome aboard OH..

[Christian Watchman @WallWatchman1]

4 Thoughts on Reading the Bible by @JCRyle

1) Read the Bible with an earnest desire to understand it.
2) Read the Scriptures with a simple, childlike faith and humility.
3) Read the Word with a spirit of obedience and self-application.
4) Read the Holy Scriptures everyday.

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

This one is going to hurt…. 9 Everyday Situations That Say More About Character Than You Think https://t.co/Iy6wgeldwr

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

Looking forward to hanging out and learning with "normal" pastors from "normal" churches August 22-24 in Ashville https://t.co/y7ST7Qxn7e

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

The same could be said for Every Pastor… “3 Reasons Every Planter Needs a Network” https://t.co/sUivRRNPX2 via @NewChurches

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

I have a FREE seat for this weeks Simeon Trust Workshop in Cincinnati- (had a friend drop out) Wed 8:30-4:30/Thur 8:30-4:30/ Fri 8:30-12 If you are interested DM and I will tell you your new name and homework. https://t.co/j9HBRGzqxu

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

Just going to say it... I love @10ofthoseusa https://t.co/f7izdUt00V and not just because shipping is only $1 or that I just cashed in reward points for a fat discount... but it helps.

[Mark Burks @MarkBBurks]

@DonnyAdams14 Great stuff- has a ReachGlobal connection https://t.co/F5Lg8g9t7a.