‘Don’t Labor in Vain Day’
By Steve Silver NAPLES, Fla. (BP) -- Most of us have worked hard to get where we are today. If you're like my wife and me, you periodically reflect back over your years of laboring. In our case, we can hardly believe it's spanned 43 years. Back in my second year of...
Frank McCrary to Coordinate BCI Disaster Relief, Ministry Expanding
The Iowa Disaster Relief Council met on Thursday, August 21, and with the impending retirement of Ty Berry, the council had much to discuss. Following the example of the early church (Acts 11:27-30), we agreed to actively move forward in recruiting and training...
‘Radical’ pastor David Platt elected IMB president
By IMB Staff Dr. David Platt, one of the most passionate and influential voices for missions among evangelicals, was elected president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board Aug. 27 by board trustees, meeting at the IMB’s International Learning Center in...
‘3 Circles,’ on a napkin or with an app, conveys the Gospel
by Tobin Perry JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (BP) -- As Derek Staples prepared for a mission trip to Honduras, he was on the lookout for a visual way to express the Gospel. The church mission team, in setting up a medical clinic at a local school, would be sharing the Gospel...
Prayerwalk on SWCC Campus, Salt Company Creston Starting This Fall
Members of Crest Baptist Church in Creston and Geoff Safford from New Heights, Indianola, conducted a prayer walk on the campus of Southwestern Community College on August 20 in anticipation of beginning a new Salt Company collegiate ministry at SWCC this fall. In...
WorldCrafts Launches ‘Support Freedom’ Campaign
by Emily Swader (Birmingham, Ala.) – WorldCrafts SM launches the Support Freedom campaign this August to actively empower WorldCrafts customers and aid artisan groups working to free women trapped by human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Each year, by force,...
Is BCI’s best measure of progress the number of affiliating churches?
By Tim Lubinus If you are a pastor, you’ve likely been asked about your Sunday attendance number. You may have a number in mind, but are reluctant to acknowledge that a number can adequately summarize your church. You may have some people in mind who only attend out...
Flooding, other challenges draw Baptist relief
by Joe Conway WARREN, Mich. (BP) -- Massive flooding in Michigan affecting tens of thousands of homes and businesses has opened the door for ministry by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers. The three-county area around Warren, Mich., has been...
Ice Buckets, Charity and Choices
by Dave Miller I got challenged to pour a bucket of ice water on my head today, to help raise awareness (and funds, I guess) for ALS research. I’ve never really known anyone who had ALS, other than public figures, but I am aware of the disease – any lifelong Yankee...
Convoy of Hope Hosts $1 Million Giveaway in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits during a community celebration in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday, September 13, at Sioux City Convention Center. During the celebration, Convoy of Hope...
