Tag Archives: First baptist Church of Hammond

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Jerry Kaifetz

This is a WARNING for Christians in Northwest Indiana that you may know that not all of God’s people are welcome at Bible Baptist Church in Highland, Indiana pastored by Michael Poole. In fact, Pastor Poole has recently made it … Continue reading →

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The Observations and Indictments of the Prophet Amos — Still Relevant to Today’s Church 2,765 Years Later

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jerry Kaifetz

The French have a saying, “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.” The more things change, the more they remain the same. As I was recently studying the prophet Amos, I realized how much his comments on the Temple … Continue reading →

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The Modern Day Nicolaitans, by Kenneth Reamy

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Jerry Kaifetz

This article was written at my request by my friend Kenneth Reamy and is a timely, relevant and a powerful warning that illustrates that many church leaders have been self-serving for the last 2,000 years, and these types are alive … Continue reading →

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The Unworthy Vessels That Stay Afloat

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Jerry Kaifetz

Occasionally I hear someone say that I have unfairly slandered all IFB churches and painted them all with the broad brush of criticism. When I hear that, I know that they have probably not read “Profaned Pulpit,” for there I … Continue reading →

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The Church Seatbelt Checkers

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jerry Kaifetz

The Seatbelt Checkers I once joked about a fictitious church announcement: “The same rules for the church camping trip will apply to everyone in church: DON’T STAND UP IN THE CANOE!” We all have a lot of acquaintances, friends and … Continue reading →

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Why I Left the DR-HAC Group

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jerry Kaifetz

I left First Baptist Church of Hammond in 1989.  I had graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1986 and from Hyles-Anderson Seminary in 1988.  I was a rather high profile individual in this institution since shortly after my arrival there in … Continue reading →

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Jonah

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jerry Kaifetz

The Mediterranean has always been one of my favorite places in all the world.  I love the water, the reefs, and particularly how the Alps come right to the coast in France and Italy.  There is a Bible character, however, … Continue reading →

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Jack Schaap & The First Baptist Church of Hammond

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jerry Kaifetz

I have had long conversations with Eddie Wilson this week; he is the media spokesman for FBC Hammond. As I said to him, he has been put on the front lines by Schaap armed with a pea shooter while Schaap … Continue reading →

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The Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jerry Kaifetz

Last Friday evening, March 8, 2011  I joined millions of Americans in watching the documentary on ABC revealing the legendary abuses of a number of Independent, Fundamental Baptist Churches.  There was little in that report with which I was able … Continue reading →

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