Rev. Bobby Musengwa

Matthew 3:13-17 – "And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, the Beloved.'" At his baptism, Jesus heard what we all long to hear: "This is my Son, the Beloved ." We all want to hear definitive words that we are God’s Beloved. Before ministry. Before miracles. Before the cross. The Spirit descended, and God spoke identity: Beloved. This Sunday, as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, I find myself reflecting on the gift of small church ministry in Mission Presbytery, and how intimately...

Reflections on the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A) – December 21, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 – "... they shall name him Emmanuel." Rev. Bobby Musengwa Transitional General Presbyter This past week we attended two memorial services for two pastors at Mission Presbytery. The services for Lizabeth Islas Martinez, Commissioned Ruling Elder, washeld at her beautiful small church at Cheapside, Texas. The church is in a rural, isolated place. One can easily pass it, if you did not pay attention. GPS had...

A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year A) Rev. Bobby Musengwa Transitional General Presbyter Even John the Baptist had doubts. Yes, he did. Think about that for a moment. John — the fearless prophet who stood waist-deep in the Jordan, who called out Herod, who pointed directly at Jesus and declared, "Behold, the Lamb of God" — even John wondered if he'd gotten it right.  From the darkness of Herod's prison, he sent his disciples with a question that cuts to the bone: "Are you the...