In "The Church's Heritage," we are highlighting theological reflections from Christian pastors and theologians that have encouraged the church throughout 2,000 years of Christian history. In this article, we are taking a section from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion wherein Pastor Calvin reminds believers that all of their salvation blessings originate in...

We met for our August deacons meeting on Tuesday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m., with Vimal George opening us in prayer. This was his final meeting as Chairman, as his one‑year term concludes, and leadership transitions now to Michael Herrington as Chairman, Greg Gensler as Vice Chairman, and Willie Zwiener as Secretary. Please keep them in prayer as they begin these responsib...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday evening, September 15. Pat opened the meeting in prayer, thanking the Lord for His continued work in the lives and ministries of OBC. During our time together, we read Article 16 of the London Baptist Confession of 1689, focusing on Good Works. Dan Perina provided the August financial update. We ended the year on a good note,...

Why do we do what we do as a church? Over the last few months, we have taken some time to consider together the marks of a healthy church. A church's mission will only be on target to the degree that her philosophy of ministry is consistent with her nature and character as the bride of Jesus. We have considered what the church is. We have reflected on her mission, that is,...

In "The Church's Heritage," we are highlighting theological reflections from Christian pastors and theologians that have encouraged the church throughout 2,000 years of Christian history. In this article, we are taking a section from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion wherein Pastor Calvin reminds believers that only the righteousness of Christ has the auth...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, August 18, for their monthly meeting. The meeting began with prayer followed by a consideration of chapter 15 of the London Baptist Confession of 1689 on repentance unto life and salvation. Dan Perina then presented the July financial report. Giving has remained steady and was right on pace with the budget for July. Expenses...

Why do we do what we do as a church? I have had the privilege to serve as a representative of our church to our sister church in Pune, India. I travel to Pune on behalf of Omaha Bible Church's gospel-partnership with Pastor Vineet. Part of my preparation for travel involves registering our trip with the United States Embassy in India. Of course, one can understand the impo...

In "The Church's Heritage," we are highlighting theological reflections from Christian pastors and theologians that have encouraged the church throughout 2,000 years of Christian history. In this article, we are taking a section from Martin Luther's writing called The Freedom of the Christian. Within it, Luther provides a hidden gem of meditation on salvation from sin thro...

The Deacons of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened in prayer, praising God for His blessing and mercy to us and asking for wisdom as we seek to serve the church body at OBC. Our ministry guest was Becky Linden, who leads the Women's Ministry. It was encouraging to hear about everything that goes on behind the scenes within the mi...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Wednesday morning, July 22, for their monthly meeting. Todd Swift opened the meeting in prayer, praising God for his glory and grace, thanking him for the all-sufficient salvation we have in Jesus Christ, and for the equipping of the church for service by the Holy Spirit. Next, Andrew Meyer led us through a reading of the London Bapt...