The Mirror
By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader Some days when I’m getting ready for the day, I stand and look in the mirror at the face of the man staring back at me. I take a good look, trying to recognize him, and when I do I...
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Sunday morning still segregated, study shows
by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE (BP) — Sunday morning remains one of the most segregated hours in American life, with more than 8 in 10 congregations made up of one predominant racial group, a LifeWay Research study shows. And...
Read MoreMore than conquerors in 2015 & beyond
by Frank S. Page EDITOR’S NOTE: This column by Frank S. Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, is part of his ongoing call to prayer for revival and spiritual awakening for our...
Read More11 Financial Facts of the Southern Baptist Convention
By Ronnie Floyd Facts are our friends. Without the facts, one cannot determine reality. Without facing reality, it is impossible to chart a successful future. This is not only true for us personally, but for our churches as well...
Read More9 Essential Steps for Starting a Small Group
by Rick Howerton One of the biggest problems facing the American Church today is the fact that many people would consider themselves “unchurched.” So the challenge is this: can people be reached with the gospel...
Read MoreA worldly view of Christians
by Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) — I was at a screening for an upcoming movie not long ago when the film “The Last Temptation of Christ” came up in conversation between a group of us critics. As some...
Read MoreScriptural Discipleship Principle #1: Maturity Is The Goal
By Ed Stetzer If we don’t set a goal for spiritual growth, we will not achieve it A Discipleship Deficit Lately there’s been a lot of talk about spiritual formation and discipleship, and rightfully so. I think we can all agree...
Read MoreCollegiate Collective strengthens campus ministry through partnership
By Kristen Camp ALPHARETTA, Ga. – There is plenty of information available to collegiate ministry leaders about how to start a college ministry, how to reach freshmen and how to encourage college students to share the gospel....
Read MorePromote, protect, support life
by Roger S. Oldham EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is part of the call to prayer issued by Frank S. Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, to pray for revival and spiritual awakening for our...
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church Bettendorf welcomes new pastor and family
By Kristy Smith, Administrative Assistant at FBC Bettendorf February of 2014 as Pastor Jim Perkins announced his retirement here at First Baptist Church of Bettendorf Iowa, Dr. Cory Gonyo and his family were beginning the...
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