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...
VBS 2015 – Journey Off The Map
Take the journey! Next summer, LifeWay's VBS takes 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...
Baptist Lying
By Tim Lubinus Do you know people who have a special curse word that they say when something bad happens? In the church someone might say “darn” or “shoot”, but we know what he or she is really saying. These curse words give some people the idea that they can somehow...
Pastors Exhorted To Preach The Word Of God at Grace Church Conference
Grace Church Des Moines hosted the “Let God Speak” Bible Conference and pastors’ luncheon August 4, 2014. There were 55 in attendance who enjoyed a barbeque lunch and fellowship as well as a talk by Dr. Jason Allen, President of Midwestern Baptist Theological...
Warnings for church leaders who use social media
by Thom S. Rainer NASHVILLE (BP) -- Those of you who read my blog or listen to my podcasts know I am a strong proponent of social media. I have seen many good things take place on the various platforms available. I have seen the Gospel clearly shared and embraced on...
10 Reasons Bivocational Ministry Matters
By Chuck Lawless“I didn’t come to seminary to be a bivocational minister, to have to get another kind of job,” my student told me. I may not have agreed with my student, but I did understand his thinking. Back then (almost 15 years ago), we weren’t talking much about...
