Cincinnati church plant trains future leaders through NAMB Farm System
By Tobin Perry CINCINNATI, Ohio – Eric Tuffendsam (@eric_moonlight) had a problem. Though he believed God had called him to be a pastor, he knew he wasn’t ready. With a growing family, a new business and tight resources, the Cincinnati resident didn’t know where he’d...
Family’s move to remote village gives Amazonian people group access to gospel
This missionary and his family used to think "living remotely" was being 20 minutes from Wal-Mart. But God changed that. After you view this video about the Jansen* family, pray about how God might want to use you and your church to help take the gospel to an...
Southern Baptist Business Officers Conference returns to GuideStone March 16–18
By Roy Hayhurst DALLAS — Business officers from Southern Baptist churches and ministries are invited to attend the annual Southern Baptist Business Officers Conference, March 16–18, at GuideStone’s headquarters in Dallas. The event offers business administrators from...
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief seeking to hire college age students
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) is seeking to hire college age students to work this summer on national travel teams. Students will be trained in all areas of Disaster Relief and mobilized to meet immediate needs of those affected by disasters. The summer...
1 city, 2 yearnings grip SBC’s Ronnie Floyd
by Art Toalston ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (BP) -- One city is central to everything Ronnie Floyd says and does as the Southern Baptist Convention's president. Columbus. Two overarching matters are tied to Floyd's focus on Ohio's capital, site of SBC's annual meeting in June:...
Easter Stats: It’s the SuperBowl of Church
by Crystal Kirkman It’s pretty evident when you look at attendance patterns that guests are more likely to attend a worship service for Easter and Christmas. LifeWay Research conducted a poll of 1,000 Protestant pastors asking for the three highest attended worship...
People of Faith
By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader We are the people of God…a holy people. That’s not bragging, it’s just reality. To be honest, I’m a little embarrassed to make that claim out loud. Why? Because you and I both know that I don’t deserve to be a part of God’s...
How Americans View Islam
By Ed Stetzer The way Americans and American pastors view Islam is affected by the work of ISIS. Yesterday, LifeWay Research released new data on how Americans and American protestant pastors view Islam in light of ISIS. USA TODAY ran a story with our data. Here's a...
Organizing for Denominational Revitalization
By Ed Stetzer Churches and denominations need a revitalization movement. That much is clear to most people. But how do we create or facilitate that revitalization? Our answer is important for the future of churches. I co-wrote a book specifically around church...
What I have learned and heard about the Southern Baptist Convention the last eight months
By Ronnie Floyd When I was elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 10, 2014, I realized I was about to begin a great journey. I had the distinct privilege of following President Fred Luter, a great friend, pastor, and leader. I cannot even begin...
