about me

Kevin Bussey (aka k-dawg)
Lead Pastor
Charlotte, NC, USA


Samford University: B.S. Public Administration, 1985
University of Alabama at Birmingham: M.A. Education, 1988

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: MDivBL, 1995


Married to:
Cassandra (6-25-88)

Children:
Jacob
Hope

quote of the week

"Pastor I don't like your plans" Bisagno, "what are your plans." man, "I don't have any." Bisagno, "I like my plans better than yours." .

Dr. John R. Bisagno:


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kiki cherry
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mark mansheim
adam feldman
scott freeman
wes kenny
alan cross
john stickley
bowden mcelroy
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nate goodwin
paul littleton
jeff richard young
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micah fries
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morris chapman
tim sweetman
kevin lancaster
jeremy roberts
al mohler
ronnie floyd
david rogers
sbc bloggers
greg pouncey
jason burns
howie luvzus
gary lamb
angela davis
neil elmore
jason shepherd
monday morning insight
wayne cordeiro
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dmbc
my parents ministry
starbucks
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the ooze
willowcreek association
purpose driven
northpoint community church
springs church
albert pujols
shaun alexander
john maxwell
element 2
dale jarrett
bama magazine
bible gateway
biblical studies foundation

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listening [to]


building 429: rise


chris tomlin: live from austin music hall


various: music inspired by the chronicles of narnia


fusebox: once again


passion: How Great Is Our God


storyside:b : everything and more


delirious?: the mission bell


hillsong united: look to you



 

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Control or not to control?

I admit it, I like to have control of my life. The last 2 1/2 years it has been out of control. I have no power to control it either. Dysfunction is the name of my life right now. I'm frustrated, confused, hurt, angry, broke and tired. I give up trying to change things because I can't. I am beat, I admit it. I know things will change. I know Romans 8:28 says all things work for good. I am a positive thinker by nature but now I have to face reality. I am not in control and I don't like it. It is a dry period. People who say they are doing things for the good of the church, have hurt my friends and my family. They don't understand what they are doing. They only want what they want. They nit-pick everything. They complain and whine. The squeeky wheel gets the grease. When will the church be the church? Churches are "doing" church but not "being" the church. It is a consumer mindset. What happened to ministry? It has become maintenance and that causes problems. I don't want to hear another problem because I'm not allowed to solve it. I could make a decision if I was allowed to, but I'm not. Wow! I feel better already. God is good. Excuse my rant.

posted by Kevin Bussey at 8/09/2005 12:31:00 PM

2 Comments:

Blogger Joe Kennedy said...

Bro, I hate that you have so many struggles. I wish I could do more for you, but I feel as if every time I speak out it just causes you more trouble. Do what you think is right, but know that what I said to you was out of love for you and for those kids, and even those I spoke against. What happens with those kids, Kevin, is one thing you do control. It is your decisions that may change their lives forever. You CAN do what you have to do for the sake of those in the youth.

Maybe you don't want to hear from me right now. I pray your trip was a good rest and that you make the most of your time there to positively impact the lives of those kids.

8/09/2005 03:45:00 PM  
Blogger Kevin Bussey said...

Joe,

I did not mean you by any means. I feel better just ranting.

Thanks,

KB

8/09/2005 11:34:00 PM  

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Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be With God
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A Passionate Church
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A Passionate Life
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