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...
Seven Positive Ways Christians Can Use Social Media
By Thom Rainer In a previous post, I shared seven warnings to Christian leaders about their use of social media. The post, by its very topic, was not positive. I do strongly believe, however, that social media can be used for good and for God’s glory. In this post I...
Missouri Children Meet Kc Planter Their VBS Funds Support
By Tobin Perry RICHMOND, Mo—Children have been carrying bags full of pennies, nickels and dimes into Vacation Bible School in order to donate to Southern Baptist missionaries for years. Many never see what happens through their gifts or who benefits from them. But...
Sturgis Bike Rally Volunteers Share Good News, Great Stories
by Karen L. Willoughby STURGIS, S.D. (BP) -- Closer to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally's bar scene and with an extra three-hour nightly shift, Baptist volunteers nearly tripled the professions of faith recorded last year. The Dakota Baptist Convention-led outreach --...
Are they protected? BCI, GuideStone make retirement, family security top priorities
Most people know that saving for retirement can help them in the future. Thanks to a partnership between the Baptist Convention of Iowa and GuideStone, those retirement savings can help provide protection to GuideStone participants and their families in the event of...
Where the Bible comes alive
by Mark Coppenger NASHVILLE (BP) -- I ventured to the Holy Land this summer for the seventh time, where it's said "the Bible comes alive." Indeed it does, but in a mixed way. There were, as always, both edifying and dispiriting aspects of the tour -- for the Bible is...
