A Praying Son
By Nathan Mowry, The Salt Company Freshmen Ministry Leader, Ames Andrew gave his life to Christ less than a year ago. Since then he has regularly been praying for his family, wanting to see them come to know Jesus like he now does. In early December, I gave Andrew...
In discussion of ‘faith and freedom,’ Mohler declares ‘cultural Christianity is dead’
By Aaron Cline Hanbury LOUISVILLE, Ky. (SBTS) — While “cultural Christianity is dead” in an increasingly secular America, evangelicals have the “theological resources” to keep the faith, R. Albert Mohler Jr. said during a public discussion about faith and politics on...
Maine church planters envision communities’ spiritual warming
By Adam Miller CARIBOU, Maine (BP) -- Aroostook County, located in northern Maine and known to residents simply as "The County," takes up half the state's land mass but makes up only 5 percent of its population. Vast tracts of open space and distinctly formidable...
Firmly Planted … Rooted in the Gospel
As Southern Baptists, we are all partners in sowing seeds and firmly planting the gospel throughout North America. NAMB missionaries are involved in planting churches dedicated to ensuring that those who hear the good news of Jesus Christ are firmly planted in the...
Denver church planter can’t be sidelined
by Joe Conway DENVER (BP) -- Any athlete who has been sidelined wants to get back into the game as soon as possible. KaRon Coleman did when he played for the National Football League's Denver Broncos. Now he's doing the same as a church planter. Coleman was first...
ERLC initiative to guide church’s social witness
NASHVILLE (BP) -- The Southern Baptist Convention's ethics entity has launched a new initiative to help evangelical Christians understand and respond to public issues. "The goal of "Canon & Culture" is "to be a tool for spiritual warfare." -- Russell D. Moore The...
FIRST-PERSON: High-definition Christian living
By David Jeremiah EJ CAJON, Calif. (BP) -- "Unfortunately, you're not getting justice today. You're getting the end of injustice." Those were the words spoken by Texas State District Judge Mark Stoltz to James Lee Woodard when he was released from prison after being...
Bankrupt Detroit draws those intent on ‘the Lord’s business’
by Tobin Perry DETROIT (BP) -- People say Detroit is broken and bankrupt. Yet Southern Baptist church planter Daryl Gaddy has another word for his beleaguered city: home. Detroit became the largest city in American history to file for bankruptcy last summer -- a...
After Philippines typhoon, Baptists plan long-term aid
CEBU CITY, Philippines (BP) -- While some disaster-response organizations are pulling out of Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines, Southern Baptists remain on the ground, helping neglected communities rebuild homes, schools and livelihoods. Disaster...
Training ‘anytime, anywhere’ via Ministry Grid ready for churches
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Pastors know that well-trained lay leaders and volunteers are essential for the health of a local church. But implementing a training strategy can be difficult, said Todd Adkins, director of leadership at LifeWay Christian Resources. Enter...
