Village-based training meets whole-life needs
By Tess Rivers ASIA—Ma Mima* was once so shy that she cried when people tried to talk with her. Today the young woman is one of the most outgoing and vibrant leaders in her Southeast Asian village, says Riley Sharps,* project coordinator for IMB village-based...
What is the Cooperative Program?
Since its inception in 1845, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has always had one mission—the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20). To fulfill its assigned part of this divine mandate, each SBC entity made special offering appeals to the churches. This method was...
Outdoor Church pastor leads by example in reaching sportsmen
by Caleb Yarbrough/Arkansas Baptist News CONWAY, Ark. (BP) -- An Arkansas Baptist church plant, led by a pastor who could pass for a cast member on the hit reality show "Duck Dynasty," is seeking to reach people for Jesus Christ by appealing to their love of hunting...
MILLENNIALS: Reversing the departure of a generation
By Mark Lindsay EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on the kind of leadership needed to engage, equip and empower millennials to join in the church’s mission to reach the world for Jesus Christ. SUWANEE, Ga. (BP) -- As a blessed father of two...
Gallup Survey on Americans’ Belief in Bible Brings Good, Bad News
Results Underscore Need for Christians to Understand and Defend their Faith CHARLOTTE, N.C.—A recent Gallup survey shows a growing decline in the percentage of Americans who believe the Bible is the authoritative, inerrant, infallible word of God. The annual Gallup...
Breakfast biscuit leads to a changed life
by Anna Keller/The Alabama Baptist Brittney Hanvey says she doesn't quite know what made her pull over to the side of the road back in January to offer a homeless man a biscuit. But that seemingly small act set off a chain of events that helped transform a...
Last call for Metro Children’s Camp Registration
Students use ‘yellow card strategy’ during World Cup evangelism in Brazil
By Alan Brant Sixty-four soccer matches contested by 736 players on 32 teams in 12 cities. Without argument, the month-long FIFA World Cup in Brazil is the most watched sporting event in the world. In addition to the 1 billion people tuning in around the globe, an...
Nine Questions You Should Ask Before Leading a Church Revitalization
By Thom S. Rainer I am excited about the increased interest in church revitalization. I am heartened to hear from a number of Millennials who are sensing God’s call in this direction. As this emphasis grows alongside the great interest in church planting, I have more...
7-14-14 Day of Prayer, Fasting and Humble Repentance
On July 14th our nation is being called to a day of prayer, fasting and humble repentance. In Iowa, Governor Branstad has signed a proclamation inviting everyone who chooses to join in thoughtful prayer and humble repentance according to II Chronicles 7:14 to come...
