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...
Small-town church taps CP’s national/international reach
by Karen L. Willoughby WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (BP) –- A short video is shown each week at First Baptist Church in Winnemucca, Nev., illustrating Southern Baptist work either in Nevada, North America or the world. Before the offering is received, worshippers are told that 10...
Hobby Lobby, going forward
By Ed Stetzer NASHVILLE (BP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has given the Obama administration -- and hopefully the world -- a lesson in the first freedom: The government cannot, and must not, require people of faith to violate their sincerely-held beliefs.The June 30...
ACP gives ‘report card’ on churches, SBC
Editors note: Each year the Baptist Convention of Iowa and other SBC entities gather data to give us a picture of what is happening in affiliated churches. The name of the report is the Annual Church Profile (ACP). The information that your church provides assists...
Recovering the Relevance of the Word for Christian Ministry
Christian ministry is hard. Come be encouraged by the Relevance and Power of the Word. Monday, August 4 11:30 am Hosted by Grace Church, Des Moines. "Recovering the Relevance of the Word for Christian Ministry" with Dr. Jason K. Allen President, Midwestern Baptist...
Loveloud Breakfast Explores Church Mental Health Issues
By Laura Sikes Panelists at the LoveLoud breakfast on mental health and the church held during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in June had a lively discussion and agreed that the church is unique in its role and ability to serve families and persons...
