Floyd on Fox: America must ‘return to God’
by David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) -- As Americans focus on President Obama's State of the Union address, they should also consider the spiritual state of the Union, Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd said during an appearance on the Fox News Channel Jan....
Eight Reasons Why Some Full-time Pastors and Staff Should Go Bivocational
By Thom S. Rainer Some of you reading this post may need to get a new job. At least you may need to get an additional job. Without a doubt, many churches will always need full-time vocational pastors and church staff. I am not suggesting all of you, even the majority...
Missions in postmodern culture WMU focus
by Julie Walters TALLADEGA, Ala. (BP) -- Equipping leaders, preparing children for missional living and focusing on small church ministries will be Woman's Missionary Union priorities through 2018, WMU Executive Director Wanda S. Lee announced at the group's 2015...
Help your church host an important film on religious freedom
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, FRC President Tony Perkins and Senator Rick Santorum will present a special nationwide film screening called "One Generation Away," echoing President Reagan's famous line: "Freedom is never more than one generation away from...
The Spiritual State of Our Nation
By Ronnie Floyd This is the State of the Union season, where our President will address the nation, Governors will address their respective states, and Mayors will address their respective cities. They will unveil their dreams for today and hopes for tomorrow....
Dodd named senior marketing strategist for national WMU
by Julie Walters (BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – Jan. 9, 2015 – Jennifer Dodd is the new senior marketing strategist for national WMU. In this role, she will give direction to the development and execution of marketing strategies for WMU missions organizations in the church and...
Scriptural Discipleship Principle #2: Don’t Miss These Three Markers for Discipleship
By Ed Stetzer This is part two in a series on Scriptural discipleship. Part one "Maturity is the Goal" can be found here. It is not fair to be frustrated that people do not reach a destination if we do not give them clear directions What Are We Missing in...
The Mirror
By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader Some days when I’m getting ready for the day, I stand and look in the mirror at the face of the man staring back at me. I take a good look, trying to recognize him, and when I do I begin to wonder if I really like that guy...
Sunday morning still segregated, study shows
by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE (BP) -- Sunday morning remains one of the most segregated hours in American life, with more than 8 in 10 congregations made up of one predominant racial group, a LifeWay Research study shows. And most worshipers, according to the study, seem...
More than conquerors in 2015 & beyond
by Frank S. Page EDITOR'S NOTE: This column by Frank S. Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, is part of his ongoing call to prayer for revival and spiritual awakening for our churches, our nation and our world. NASHVILLE (BP) --...
