Moore: Gospel includes engaging culture
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) -- Public engagement of cultural issues in a "Christ-shaped manner" is crucial for pastors and other Christians, ethicist Russell D. Moore said after hosting Southern Baptist leaders at a briefing in the U.S. Capitol. ERLC President...
‘For The Church’ – A Conference Designed to Equip and Ready Pastors for the Church
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is hosting the inaugural For The Church conference on August 25-26 at the Midwestern campus in Kansas City. The conference is designed to equip and ready both pastors and students as they minister in an increasingly difficult...
Cornerstone School of Theology Announces Fall Courses
Cornerstone School of Theology in Ames has announced their Fall courses starting August 18. The scheduled courses include Theology I and Intro to Hermeneutics. The registration deadline for both courses is August 15. Course Overview Theology I Theology I will be a...
Ezell Spotlights Church-Based Evangelism Tool For Namb Trustees
By Mike Ebert “For us to spur on what I hope will be an evangelistic emphasis for our convention, it is very important for us to come up with a pathway for churches to follow,” said Ezell, NAMB president.BALTIMORE – Kevin Ezell told trustees of the North American...
Leave a legacy to bless generations of missions, ministry
By Laura Fielding BALTIMORE — Whether we like it or not, we are all going to leave behind a legacy, said IMB President Tom Elliff during a luncheon focused on “The Last Full Measure of Devotion: Your Mission & Ministry Legacy” June 10 during the Southern Baptist...
Guidestone Financial: Hawkins provides 96th report to SBC messengers
By Roy Hayhurst BALTIMORE — Citing good news across all ministry areas within GuideStone Financial Resources, President O.S. Hawkins delivered the 96th annual report to messengers meeting June 10-11. GuideStone provides retirement plans, life and health products,...
Ten Tips to Becoming a More Productive Pastor
by Thom Rainer The work of pastoral ministry is a joy, but it’s also demanding. Every pastor is on call 24/7. Expectations of members are high and sometimes unreasonable. Pastors are thus expected to “run the race” constantly. But how can a pastor keep the pace in...
Using Mobile Devices in Ministry
The International Mission Board has just published a guide to using your mobile devices in ministry. Check out their Mobile Ministry Made Easy Guide and all of the other resources at southasianpeoples.imb.org/landing/using-mobiles. These are valuable tools for...
An Awakening in Cuba
'A powerful influence for Christ' By Will Stuart “I found it surprising, almost shocking, to find some of the greatest expressions of faith within 100 miles of the United States.” IMB President Tom Elliff. The storm took everyone by surprise. It turned streets in...
Missionaries Commissioned at Rare Joint IMB/NAMB Service
By Shannon Baker BALTIMORE -- The International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board commissioned approximately 100 during a rare joint commissioning service sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Union, June 8, at the Baltimore Convention Center. In an...
