Elders of the People of God “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires […]

Technology I know that November has come and gone, and that I’m only writing thanksgiving for day #22. In my defense, I’ve never been good at math (Joe Tate would be happy to tell you that). Unfortunately, I must admit that I’ve never been good at thanksgiving and that desperately needs to change. I’m going […]

Wilson Imel On October 18, 2001, my life changed forever when my younger son, Wilson Cromwell, was born. Just over a month earlier, Tammy and I watched terrorists crash planes into buildings and forever alter our nation’s psyche. Less than two weeks before Wil was born, the Alum Creek church threw us a “surprise” baby […]

Subscribe to Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. by Email I started writing this post on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, but I didn’t get it finished until Thursday, November 26, 2015. Some of the date references are a little “off,” but I’ve chosen to keep them. I didn’t get to post yesterday. I had a busy, busy […]

Preachers Preacher. I used to be one. Whether when living at home or when at college or when married, for most of my life, preaching has put food on my table. As I transition out of full-time preaching, I’m facing one of the most painful times in my life; you see, I love preaching and […]