Platt unveils ‘reset’ of IMB strategy, structure
By Anne Harman HOUSTON (BP) -- International Mission Board President David Platt proposed streamlining the mission agency's strategy and structure -- in keeping with his desire for IMB to exalt Christ and work more effectively toward accomplishing the Great Commission...
Counter culture with Gospel, Platt says
by Erich Bridges RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- It's hard not to offend people these days, especially if you actually believe what the Bible says about right, wrong, sin and salvation. Fearing the loss of friends, being dismissed as irrelevant -- or worse, being called...
4 ways to involve everyone in evangelism
Evangelism isn't easy for many, but everyone should be involved. By Ed Stetzer Many people have slipped into the mindset that evangelism is a gift that some believers have and others do not. The reality is that when someone becomes reconciled to God, He sends them out...
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 2015
FAST FACTS: › Reason we give: To support the efforts of the North American Mission Board’s Send North America strategy, as missionaries and church planters push back lostness in the United States and Canada. › Amount of AAEO used to support missionaries and their...
National Day Of Prayer, May 7 2015
The 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2015, will have profound significance for our country. It is an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to humbly come before His throne. Our theme for...
Gospel proclamation vs. Gospel demonstration
By Ed Stetzer Serving the hurt and reaching the lost are not on opposing sides. The Dilemma There is an interesting conversation going on right now in a lot of churches. Many people, and specifically people in leadership are asking, “How do we balance gospel...
The story of a life
By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader If life is story – with an introduction, body and conclusion; with character development, action, dialogue, plot, narrative; with question, tension, climax, and dénouement; with birth, life, death and rebirth; with voice,...
Making sure children actually hear the gospel and not just a bunch of bible stories
By Ed Stetzer We must not only teach children the stories of Scripture. We must teach them the Story of Scripture. Children have a faith that is ready to go. Let’s not waste that opportunity by delivering a humanistic Gospel. We talk a lot about contextualization...
10 Tips for pastoral care visits
By Thom S. Rainer Pastoral care visits are a lost art for many pastors and church leaders. While not limited to pastors making them, these visits are often expected—or even required—for church staff. So today, we cover how to make these visits and proper hospital...
Ronnie Floyd’s message to the Executive Committee
By Ronnie Floyd On Monday, February 16, I spoke to the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. I’m thankful to be able to share that message with you via video. Dr. Ronnie Floyd is currently serving as the President of the Southern Baptist...
