Rev. Frank Chlastak
Rev. Frank Chlastak began work as senior minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Poplar Bluff in 2015. He is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has served congregations of the Christian Church in Louisiana, Arkansas, Virginia, Oklahoma and Missouri.
Archives
- Looking to geese as an example of working together in the flock (9/4/24)
- How you treat people is a witness of faith (5/2/24)
- Be a fool for Christ year-round (4/4/24)
- Will there be peace on earth? (12/10/23)
- Christmas season is a reminder to wait (12/3/23)
- Thankful for saints who have blazed a trail before us (11/19/23)
- God’s paintbrush is absolutely amazing (11/12/23)
- The best is yet to come (11/5/23)
- Discipleship: a long, but rewarding journey (8/27/23)
- Getting through the dog days of being a Christian (8/6/23)
- Only Jesus can break the bonds of slavery, give freedom (6/25/23)
- Jesus finds every lost sheep (5/28/23)
- Hockey Jesus: Taking our penalty (5/21/23)
- The Rest of the Story: Easter came from Eostre (4/16/23)
- Fasting, prayer are not blackmail (2/26/23)
- Giving up for Lent, or just giving up entirely? (2/19/23)
- Repeat, repeat and repeat again (2/5/23)
- Thoughts on how to grow in the new year (1/8/23)
- What can we be thankful for this weekend? (11/27/22)
- Don’t forget what it cost Jesus to come to earth (11/20/22)
- Enjoy the sounds of creation, let God speak to you (10/23/22)
- Embrace the change in the seasons of life (10/16/22)
- Seeking the lost is our main priority (10/2/22)
- We never quit being students (8/28/22)
- Some tales from God’s own lost and found (8/13/22)
- Benchmarks of faith are very important (8/7/22)
- Go forth and make disciples of all nations (7/24/22)
- True freedom comes from the grace of God (6/26/22)
- The blessings and curses that April showers bring us (6/12/22)
- Be generous and be kind where you can (5/22/22)
- How to make disciples: new era, old methods (4/17/22)
- Saint Patrick and the legacy of evangelism (3/6/22)
- It isn’t Us vs. Them, but WE (1/23/22)
- Pandemic darkness hasn’t overtaken the light of Jesus (12/30/21)
- True greatness for the Kingdom of God (9/26/21)
- When the world comes to an end, I’ll feel fine (9/12/21)
- Find strength in the Bible, faith (9/5/21)
- Vaccinated and unvaccinated, we are all children of God (8/7/21)
- Anytime is time to share the Good News (7/4/21)
- A refreshing of the earth and spirit (6/13/21)
- It’s the end of things we think was important and I feel fine (5/28/21)
- Opportunities for kindness happen if you look up (4/30/21)
- Lent offers renewal of faith through sacrifice (2/26/21)
- Will 2021 bring us peace? (1/15/21)
- In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity or O Lord, when is this going to end? (10/2/20)
- Lord, hear my prayers? (9/18/20)
- What’s an extrovert to do in an introvert world nowadays? (8/21/20)
- Face coverings: to wear or not to wear? (8/7/20)1
- Seeing with God’s eye sight (7/24/20)
- Be kind, even to people you disagree with (6/19/20)
- Find a Bible translation to delve into, study (5/31/20)
- Love your neighbor, only when it’s convenient (5/8/20)
- Easter brings hope even during COVID-10 (4/10/20)
- Trust in God,wash your hands (3/20/20)
- 40 days to reflect, prepare for Easter (2/21/20)
- Don't make excuses, attend God's party (1/19/20)
- Don't let others steal your Christmas joy (12/21/19)