5 actions for Southern Baptists to take now due to the conflict in our culture
By Ronnie Floyd 1. Rest in the Lord. Resting in the Lord is not sleeping; it is trusting in the Lord. Jesus is still Lord, and God is still on the throne. The highest court of our land will one day stand in front of the Highest Court of Eternity, giving an account to...
Ezell spotlights role of sending churches at Sending Celebration
By Joe Conway COLUMBUS, Ohio – “What if?” That was the question posed to more than 2,600 attendees of the June 15 Send North America Luncheon at the Pastors’ Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, host to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist...
Mission:Dignity buoys retired pastors, widows
by Roy Hayhurst DALLAS (BP) -- Virginia Pangle summed up what Mission:Dignity means to a pastor's widow like herself. "I don't have to worry about being cold, hungry or going without my medicine," she said. Mission:Dignity, a ministry of GuideStone Financial Resources...
How not to fix the Discipleship problem in a church
By Chuck Lawless Church revitalization is a big deal today – as it should be. One reason we talk about this topic, though, is the church’s failure to produce disciples. When the church fails to disciple, the result is baby believers who never grow (even though they...
Explainer: What you should know about the Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
by Joe Carter What was the same-sex marriage case that was decided by the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court issued its ruling on the case of of Obergefell v. Hodges, which is consolidated with three other cases (Tanco v. Haslam (Tennessee); DeBoer v....
Midwestern Seminary to host first “The SBC & the 21st Century: Reflection, Renewal, and Recommitment” Symposium on Sept. 28-29
by T. Patrick Hudson KANSAS CITY, Mo., — March 18, 2015 – Midwestern Seminary announced today that the institution will host a symposium entitled, “The SBC & the 21st Century: Reflection, Renewal & Recommitment,” on Sept. 28-29 in Kansas City, Mo. The event...
Star Spangled Opportunites
By Diana Davis PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- As our country celebrates the Fourth of July, how will you shine for Jesus? Plan ahead to use one of these simple, fresh ideas as an individual, small group or church to show support for elected officials and those assigned to...
Lottie Moon mission gifts top $153 million
by Erich Bridges RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- As they plan creative new ways to reach the lost, International Mission Board and Woman's Missionary Union leaders expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists for the generous support churches gave to the 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas...
Southeast Michigan flood recovery
July 1, 2015–August 31, 2016 Michigan Southern Baptists are asking Southern Baptists to help rebuild the area affected by the 2014 floods. More that 129,000 homes were flooded. Volunteers are needed to share help, healing and hope with the southeast Michigan...
Survey: ‘Nones’ open to variety of denominations
by Ken Walker NASHVILLE (BP) -- Americans have a surprising openness to Christian churches, even those who are supposedly turned off to religion, a new survey from LifeWay Research shows. No matter which denomination is in the name of a church, fewer than half the...
