Five organizational reasons many churches hit attendance plateaus
By Thom S. Rainer In a recent post, I noted that 90 percent of churches in America will not go beyond the 350 attendance barrier. I also said that one key reason is organizational challenges. A lively discussion ensued in the comments of that post. For many years,...
Baptist Press launches app with SBC versatility
by BP Staff NASHVILLE (BP) -- Baptist Press, the Southern Baptist Convention's news service, officially launched a free app today (April 13) connecting to its daily content and to key entities across SBC life. The app is available in both Android and iPhone formats...
Floyd: Recruit churches to SBC’s ‘exciting work’
by David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) -- Recruiting existing churches to cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention is among the components of convention president Ronnie Floyd's strategy to extend the reach of SBC missions and ministries. One of three challenges Floyd...
11 ‘normal’ ways missionaries share the Gospel
by Susie Rain SOUTHEAST ASIA (BP) -- Newsflash: Most International Mission Board missionaries are NOT preachers. The mission agency notes this is probably one of the best-kept secrets about its work. It shouldn't be a surprise, say those on the field. After all, Jesus...
People, churches, stewardship & CP
by John Yeats JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Our nation once rode the wave of expansive optimism and blessed economic prosperity. Now we appear to be trying to find our place in line with the long list of mediocre economies that were corrupted by greed, injustice and...
American Red Cross and SBDR sign MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American National Red Cross and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) of the North American Mission Board was signed by NAMB president Kevin Ezell (pictured with Fritz Wilson, right, executive director of SBDR) on...
A national call for prayer to all Southern Baptists for the Next Great Awakening and to reach the world for Christ
by Dr. Ronnie Floyd It is time to call out to God for the next Great Awakening and to reach the world for Christ. On Tuesday night, June 16, we will give the entire evening session of the SBC Annual Meeting to this national prayer gathering. We will join together in...
Cuba trip confirms SBC president’s call to prayer
by Maria Elena Baseler BAYAMO, Cuba (BP) -- Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd believes the church-planting movement sweeping Cuba could happen in the United States if Southern Baptists and other U.S. believers commit themselves to...
What Do Americans Believe About Jesus? 5 Popular Beliefs
by the Barna Group April 1, 2015—Jesus Christ remains a central figure and perennial person of interest in the American religious landscape—especially in the days leading up to Easter. And 2015 is no exception. On Sunday, March 29, National Geographic Channel...
4 Reasons Small Groups are Vital to Your Church’s Health
By Ed Stetzer Small groups are important for your church because they foster discipleship and friendship If you think community is an important part of healthy church life, and I hope you do, then small groups should also be important to you. They are actually crucial...
