National CP behind budget projection
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Year-to-date contributions to Southern Baptist national and international missions and ministries received by the SBC Executive Committee have exceeded $153 million dollars according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee President and Chief...
They did what? I can’t believe it!
By Tim Lubinus Have you ever reacted when you heard about someone who does something really foolish and later found out that when you listened to the whole story the person wasn’t so foolish after all? “The one who gives an answer before he listens — this is...
Famine in South Sudan ‘worst in the world’
by Charles Braddix JUBA, South Sudan (BP) -- An escalating civil war is preventing humanitarian aid from reaching those most affected by famine in South Sudan, says a senior International Mission Board strategy leader for sub-Saharan Africa. "Pray for doors to open in...
Ed Gregory Joins BCI staff
Ed Gregory will join the BCI staff as a part-time staff member on August 1. As many of you know, Ed has been a long time pastor in Iowa, serving at Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids (1982-1999), as a former BCI associate executive director (1999-2004), and more...
Baptist Help Continues For Washington Fire Survivors
By Tobin Perry CHELAN, Wash. – Gerry Roe can’t help but wipe away a tear when she thinks about it. An older gentleman limped on two crutches into an American Red Cross (ARC) feeding station servicing fire survivors at a senior center in Twisp, Wash. Though Roe was...
Suicide, Christians and the Church: A Reflection
By Dave Miller I can remember driving down the highway in Virginia in a state of depression. I’ve slipped into depression – probably a milder form than many have experienced – two or three times in my life. One was during my first pastorate, back in the late 80s....
Should Churches and State Conventions Tithe?
By Tim Lubinus I like the idea of the tithe. Giving ten percent of one’s income to a local church is a good starting point for mature believers. Giving by percentage allows for people with extensive resources to give more and for those with limited resources to give...
How to (and how NOT to) Minister to Families Battling Cancer
By Todd Benkert Reflecting on our past and present experience with cancer, we have been blessed to have family, friends and a church family who have been wonderfully supportive. Quite often, people want to know how they can help and encourage someone going through the...
One in the Crowd
By Jeff K. Walters And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” Luke 8:45 This verse comes from the time in Jesus’ ministry when he was surrounded by crowds, and a very...
‘Jesus clinic’ offers healing for body and soul
By Harper McKay A choir of roosters welcomes the rising sun as patients roll up their mosquito nets and blankets to get ready for their follow-up appointments. Slowly, new patients trickle in, and doctors, nurses and other staff finish their breakfasts of savory...
