Prayer woven throughout NAMB’s Send North America Strategy
By Tobin Perry NEW YORK CITY – A total of 1.6 million people call the New York City borough of Manhattan home. It’s undoubtedly one of the most densely populated—and most influential—areas in the world. Just 25 years ago less than 1 percent of Manhattan’s midtown...
People groups in North America: stories of salvation
A business man and his wife welcome internationals into their home for ESL and Christian community By K. Faith Morgan When Jeff Sheriff and his wife, Laura, agreed to open their Dallas/Ft. Worth area home for an ESL ministry to internationals a year ago, they didn’t...
Eight reasons many churches are living in the 1980s
By Thom S. Rainer Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining, or they are growing so slowly they are not keeping up with the growth rate of the community in which they are located. It’s a long sentence. Read it again carefully. Soak it in. Across America...
Salt Company Ice Cream Social draws crowd in Indianola
by Kira Klepel, The Thursday after Simpson students moved onto campus we had an ice cream social at the Friends Church. We usually have one of these every year to get people acquainted with the people from Salt and also the location. In preparation for this night we...
Summer interns at Westwind Church lead, learn and grow
by Joel Vint, Family Pastor, Westwind Church Two of our summer interns joined 20 of our high school students on a life-changing trip to Estes Park, Colorado for Student Life Camp in July. They had the chance to lead small groups, engage in personal discipleship of...
Students, churches set aside Oct. 15 to “Engage 24”
By Tobin Perry FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- As a student pastor at Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Va., Doug Adams realizes how important it is to involve college students in personal evangelism—and how tough it can be. To help overcome the inherent struggles in...
For It Is By Grace You Have Been Saved – The Salt Company Ames
by Jenn Lee, Ministry Leader Coming to the Freshmen Kickoff was a big deal for Sheila. She was not only new to campus, but she was also not alone; she was pushing a stroller that was carrying her nine-month old daughter. As she made her way to the event, she could...
Seven reasons why we should not abandon the term “Church Member”
By Thom S. Rainer Two years ago I released a book called I Am a Church Member. I’ve been blown away with the response; sales are about to reach one million books. One of the more frequent question readers have asked me is: “Do you think the term ‘church member’ is...
Tithing is Not Taboo: Generosity is Better Than Greed
By Ronnie Floyd Tithing is the spiritual practice of honoring God by giving the first tenth of your entire income to your local church. Tithing is not taboo, meaning it is not banned, prohibited, or forbidden. Your church may not emphasize the importance of tithing...
October brings pastor appreciation opportunities for churches
By Joe Conway ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. When was the last time you heard a university administration remind its alumni to pamper the head man who walks the Saturday...
