DR works disasters on deeper level
by Kristen Camp ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) -- Whether it's a tornado in Oklahoma, a wildfire in Washington or a hurricane in New York, disaster survivors need more than assistance with rebuilding their homes when tragedy strikes. They need help rebuilding their lives....
Beating Holiday Stress
By Michael Lewis Michael Lewis The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year. I love the opportunities it brings to spend time with my family and friends, enjoying good fellowship and good food in the process. And to top it all off, we get to celebrate the...
Let’s Thank Our Pastors
By Kevin Ezell ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Pastoral ministry can feel at times like a NASCAR race. Between preparing sermons, caring for hurting members and leading ministry efforts, pastors often run at breakneck speeds only to finish at the end of the week and do it all over...
LifeChanger Missions Engages Sioux City June 20-27
LifeChanger Missions is a community outreach project that is focused on repairing homes for low-income families. Churches are invited to bring their youth groups for this project. We also need adults with construction trade experience and adults who will chaperone the...
Top Ten Ways Churches Drive Away First-time Guests
By Thom S. Rainer If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the phenomenon. A guest shows up for a worship service, but he or she never returns. It is, unfortunately, a common issue in many churches. I did a Twitter poll to ask these first-time guests...
Iowa Baptists approve 50/50 CP split
During their Baptist Convention of Iowa annual meeting in Des Moines, messengers voted to increase the percentage of Cooperative Program funds forwarded to national Southern Baptist Convention causes from 20 percent in 2014 to 50 percent of all CP receipts in 2015....
What does it mean to be a Southern Baptist?
Among doctrines Southern Baptists emphasize is the doctrine of local church autonomy. Article VI of the Southern Baptist Convention's confession of faith clearly states, "A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized...
Call To Columbus Video
SBC President Ronnie Floyd has issued a "Call to Columbus," urging all Southern Baptists to pray for and attend the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention in Columbus OH on June 16-17. For more information go to sbcannualmeeting.net.
Heartland Community Baptist Church New Building Dedication
Heartland Community Baptist Church, in Sioux City will have an Grand Opening and building dedication service on Sunday December 14. Heartland CBC received their credentials from the Baptist convention of Iowa and adopted their Constitution and bylaws on October 14,...
Pastors Return From BCI Israel Trip Exhausted and Inspired
In October 28 Iowa pastors, their spouses, friends and family traveled to Israel for a life changing experience. During the trip we visited places in Israel related to many passages in both the Old and New testaments. It was an amazing experience to be in the same...
