Great mothers in church history
By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) -- Augustine of Hippo is known by Christians the world over for standing against heresy in the fifth century and laying a foundation for the Protestant Reformation a thousand years later. Lesser known is the fact that Augustine might...
Leadership Challenges in Church Revitalization
Church revitalization is messy, but love people and lean on the faithfulness of Jesus. By Ed Stetzer I fell in love with church revitalization early in my ministry when I served a church of senior adults during a brief stint teaching at a seminary. The median age of...
BGR partners with local Christian coalition to assess needs in Nepal
Editor’s note: Baptist Global Response, the Southern Baptist humanitarian organization with which IMB partners, released $50,000 for initial relief efforts in the aftermath of Nepal’s massive earthquake. This quick response provides hurting people with basic survival...
After Nepal earthquake, Baptist relief efforts to aid survival
By Susie Rain Editor’s note: Baptist Global Response, the Southern Baptist humanitarian organization with which IMB partners, released $50,000 for initial relief efforts in the aftermath of Nepal’s massive earthquake. This quick response provides hurting people with...
Christ builds His church, we make disciples
Pray that God will build his church, then roll up your sleeves and join in. By Ed Stetzer When John Piper was pastor, Bethlehem hosted a church-planting conference with Global Church Advancement. I was on deck to speak next as Piper talked about church planting on...
Register now for the Southern Baptist Convention in Columbus
We are within two months of our Southern Baptist Convention in Columbus, Ohio, on June 16-17, and our pace is intensifying and accelerating as we are preparing continually. Now is the time for each of us to get serious about attending. Register Now for the Southern...
SBC pastors join healing efforts in Baltimore
By Mike Ebert BALTIMORE – Joel Kurz watched in disbelief Monday night as the Baltimore neighborhood where he has pastored since 2008 erupted in violence and flames. “The CVS Pharmacy that was looted and set on fire is the place where our sick and elderly people go for...
The “2-2-2″ Leader
By Todd Stiles "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2 The things I have learned in the last 10+ years through planting this church are too may to list in any...
On the ground in Nepal, BGR teams need your support
KATHMANDU, Nepal –– Baptist Global Response (BGR) teams are starting to assess relief needs in Nepal in the aftermath of a massive 7.8 earthquake that shook Kathmandu Valley April 25. An initial $50,000 has been released to assist with the first-stage response. “BGR...
Missions, Denominations, and Honest Questions
What role do denominations play in the work of the local church and the broader mission of God? By Ed Stetzer One of the great, untapped resources in nearly every denomination is younger leaders and pastors. They are part of every denominational family, yet sometimes...
