Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®
During March 3rd through the 10th, our state will join other Southern Baptists in praying for North American missionaries. Though their stories and methods vary, our missionaries are doing whatever it takes to share the gospel with North America. Whether it is...
Audience of One
Okay. I know you’re a fan of something or someone and you’ve taken a seat in the “so-called” audience. As you know, when there is an event of sorts there are usually those who perform and those who are fans. Besides, as fans we purchase tickets to see our favorite...
The Salt Company Ames – Leadership Update
Ebenezer (Eb) Chelliah is a unique gift to Salt Company. First, Ebenezer is unique because of his gifting. Eb has been involved for the past couple years with the Salt Company worship team and has even written a song (You Are) featured on our latest Anthem CD. Eb is...
The Salt Company Iowa City – Evangelism Reports
1/16/13 I was blessed to have been raised in a church. I have always known Jesus and had a close relationship with him yet, there has always been one thing that kept me separate from him. From my junior year of high school to my junior year of college I struggled with...
The History of Ignite May Surprise You
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference started 9 years ago and many times as the founder, I get asked how. You might be surprised by the answer….keep reading. Roughly 10 years ago I was hired as the Senior High Youth Pastor at a Grace Church in Des Moines. However,...
Madison County’s Newest Bridge
For 156 years, First Baptist Church of Winterset has been a cornerstone of Madison County. As of a December 16 vote, the church at 1305 W. Jefferson Street, is no longer called First Baptist. It is now New Bridge Church. So after a century and a half as First Baptist,...
The Birth of Cowboy Church!
If you’re more comfortable in the saddle of a horse than a pew at church, yet you know there’s more to life than what the world has to offer, Mike Stanley of Earlham has an exciting opportunity for you: Cowboy Church! For years, Stanley has been interested in the idea...
Dr. Fred Luter awarded the George Washington Carver Medal at Simpson College
It didn’t take long for the people attending the Carver Medal Ceremony at Simpson College to understand how Pastor Fred Luter Jr. went from preaching on street corners in New Orleans to leading the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. He transformed the annual...
SBC President, Fred Luter, to speak at Simpson College
Rev. Fred Luter Jr., the first African-American to be elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will receive the 2013 Carver Medal at Simpson College January 10, 2013. Link to story...
What is in it for me?
What is in it for me? Have you heard that question before? Maybe you have asked that when considering a ministry opportunity. With the right thinking and perspective, we have a real opportunity to be a blessing. However, there are cultural predators in our society...
