9 Essential Steps for Starting a Small Group
by Rick Howerton One of the biggest problems facing the American Church today is the fact that many people would consider themselves "unchurched." So the challenge is this: can people be reached with the gospel despite their distrust of the local church? The answer...
A worldly view of Christians
by Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- I was at a screening for an upcoming movie not long ago when the film "The Last Temptation of Christ" came up in conversation between a group of us critics. As some of you may recall, that picture caused a stir among the...
Scriptural Discipleship Principle #1: Maturity Is The Goal
By Ed Stetzer If we don’t set a goal for spiritual growth, we will not achieve it A Discipleship Deficit Lately there’s been a lot of talk about spiritual formation and discipleship, and rightfully so. I think we can all agree there’s a discipleship deficit in...
Collegiate Collective strengthens campus ministry through partnership
By Kristen Camp ALPHARETTA, Ga. – There is plenty of information available to collegiate ministry leaders about how to start a college ministry, how to reach freshmen and how to encourage college students to share the gospel. But these types of resources have never...
Promote, protect, support life
by Roger S. Oldham EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is part of the call to prayer issued by Frank S. Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, to pray for revival and spiritual awakening for our churches, our nation and our world. Nashville...
First Baptist Church Bettendorf welcomes new pastor and family
By Kristy Smith, Administrative Assistant at FBC Bettendorf February of 2014 as Pastor Jim Perkins announced his retirement here at First Baptist Church of Bettendorf Iowa, Dr. Cory Gonyo and his family were beginning the prayerful decision of exiting the foreign...
National WMU welcomes new ministry consultants
by Julie Walters (BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – Jan. 5, 2015 – Amy Boone and Lena Plunk join the staff of national WMU today as ministry consultants on WMU’s adult resource team. Boone will be responsible for providing development, direction and leadership to WMU’s adult...
VBS 2015 – Journey Off The Map
Take the journey! LifeWay's VBS will take your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. So, toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God’s direction in this...
13 things mission-minded people do differently
By Susie Rain SOUTHEAST ASIA (BP) -- Who are mission-minded people? How do they see the world? While they could be found in your church, place of work or coaching Little League, what do mission-minded people do differently? International Mission Board missionaries...
Resolve to read the Bible
by Redunda Noble MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) -- It is that time of year again -- the time when Americans have made New Year's resolutions. We've promised to eat healthier foods, exercise more and lose weight. Most of us, though, have fallen prey to the never-ending cycle of...
