Youth ‘Ignited’ to share their faith
By Samantha Alexander and Lari Roush A sold out crowd gathered at the Grace Fellowship Church in Des Moines on the 13th and 14th of March. Keynote speaker Jefferson Bethke presented the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus in a fast paced...
Where was Jesus tried?
By Stephen Douglas Wilson PADUCAH, KY (BP) -- The trial of Jesus Christ before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate is the most famous trial in human history. One of its most fascinating aspects remains somewhat of a mystery: Where was it held in Jerusalem? Three of the...
Registration opens for SBC ‘Great Awakening’
by BP Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) -- Registration for messengers and local hotels has opened for the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio's capital city. The June 16-17 sessions, to be led by SBC President Ronnie...
Liberian schools helped by WMU after Ebola
by Candice Lee BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Liberian schools closed for months because of the deadly Ebola epidemic are reopening with the aid of $44,000 in grants from the National Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) and its foundation. Olu Menjay, principal of the Ricks...
Church plants up in 2014
By Kevin Ezell In 2014 Southern Baptists planted 985 new churches—a 5 percent increase over 2013 church starts. This is very good news as we work toward diminishing the church-to-population deficit that steadily grew larger over the last century in the United States...
$2,500 Scholarships Available for Religious Studies or Seminary Students from GuideOne Foundation
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – (March 16, 2015) – The GuideOne Foundation is pleased to announce that it is once again offering a scholarship program for individuals who are actively pursuing a future career in ministry. Interested students are encouraged to apply. Four...
Our 2015 Committee on Committees of the Southern Baptist Convention
One of the most daunting tasks I face as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention is the appointment of the persons who will serve on the Committee on Committees. Since early fall, we have been working through this process diligently. The Committee on...
Midwestern Seminary to host “The SBC & the 21st Century: Reflection, Renewal, and Recommitment” Symposium on Sept. 28-29
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 will be highlighted by...
The three most important questions to ask when starting new groups
By Thom S. Rainer As I’ve written in the past, the best way to grow your small groups (or Sunday School) ministry is the start new classes. That in itself requires a great amount of leadership, communication, and vision. You have to recruit volunteers, train leaders,...
Iowa WMU Annual Meeting
The Iowa Woman’s Missionary Union will be holding its Annual Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Sheraton Inn, 1800 50th St., West Des Moines, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Iowa WMU welcomes all women who have a heart for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through their...
