GuideStone announces release of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
By Roy Hayhurst DALLAS - The 2015 edition of GuideStone’s annual Tax Return Preparation and Federal Reporting Guide, Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2014 Returns is now available. In this helpful handbook, both active and retired ministers will find step-by-step...
Seeing Singles
by Diana Davis A stunning fact you may not know: According to U. S. Census data, more than one-fourth of all adults have never been married (27%). Another six percent are widowed and twelve percent divorced or separated. Most churches minister well to those 56% of...
‘Do not be anxious….’
by David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) -- Most of us know that the Bible says not to worry. Jesus put it memorably when He said, "Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble" (Matthew 6:34). But often...
Christmas backpacks keep blessing Appalachian students
By Kristen Camp ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Weeks after the holidays have passed, backpacks filled with school supplies given by Southern Baptist churches continue to bless students living in the Appalachian region. Teams from Appalachian Regional Ministry (ARM) traveled all...
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...
