Bible’s Sufficiency & Counseling Discussed
by RuthAnne Irvin LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- Affirming the sufficiency of Scripture in biblical counseling is a "radical idea," said R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, at the school's first Counsel the Word Conference. The...
Survey: Prayer often ‘red phone for help’
by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE (BP) -- Many Americans pray for divine help, their friends, families, and sometimes their enemies. But few of them offer praises to God or pray for politicians and nonbelievers, according to a new LifeWay Research survey. "Most people pray...
The Pursuit of Obedience
By Gene Stockton Recently, the men of Heartland began a study on Thursday nights called “Every Man’s Battle.” Stephen Arterburn is the author of the book as well as the main speaker in the video series. As I was listening to session 2 in the series, Stephen asked a...
Start Combatting the Global Hunger Crisis
by Jeff Palmer EDITOR'S NOTE: On World Hunger Sunday, Oct. 12, Southern Baptists congregations will address the hunger crisis across North America and around the world by focusing on the theme "Hunger Happens Everywhere." Donations received are channeled through...
Pastor Appreciation Month Sparks Opportunity
by Tobin Perry NEW ORLEANS (BP) -- With two jobs, a pastorate and a full slate of courses at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, pastor Toby Brogden was feeling overwhelmed and exhausted when he showed up for a class last month. "Look, I am stretched, just as...
Hard Questions About The Cooperative Program That Cannot Be Ignored
By Dr. Ronnie Floyd, President of the Southern Baptist Convention. This past Monday night, I spoke to the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. Besides this national committee, in the room were leaders of our national Southern Baptist entities and...
Should churches give in the same way they expect their members to give?
By Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer We've all observed that churches are similar to church members in their charitable giving: some are just beginners, some give sacrificially and generously, and most give a single digit percent of contributions/income....
#TestifyTuesday – Billie, a student leader at Salt Company
Billie started attending the Salt Company in Iowa City last year, and after a year of being in community she is now a student leader. This is her story. I've been attending church my entire life, and I gave my life to Christ at a Kid's Camp through my church the...
Pastor Appreciation Month in October
By Michael Lewis Pastors play a critical role in penetrating lostness in North America. It’s not an easy job. It includes long days and nights of preparing sermons, counseling the hurting and praying for the congregation. Ministry leadership is tough work. Take Moses...
Moore: Christians face new, challenging day
by Tom Strode NASHVILLE (BP) -- Christians in an increasingly secularized society face the challenge of evangelizing people in a culture that does not know the right questions nor answers, Russell D. Moore said in his report to the Ethics & Religious Liberty...
