Tools for evangelism focus
by Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board. ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) -- I understand that Southern Baptists are concerned about baptism numbers and at the North American Mission Board we are as well. That is why at NAMB we are doing everything we can to...
First Person: The SBC and our future – Ronnie Floyd
by Ronnie Floyd, The future of Southern Baptist Convention is on my heart this week. Perhaps now, days away from the conclusion of my two-year presidency, my feelings may lean toward being a little nostalgic. What will our future look like? If Jesus tarries His...
Lives being changed at UNI, foundations laid in Columbia, Mo – Salt Company Cedar Falls
My name is Matt Snyder, and I have been a discipleship coach for The Salt Company this past spring semester at the University of Northern Iowa. I am now working with TSC as an intern for the summer and fall semester. I would like to share two stories that clearly...
Record-setting Lottie Moon Christmas Offering giving reaches $165.8 million
By Julie McGowan RICHMOND, Va. — In a year when International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed a compelling drive to fulfill the Great Commission, Southern Baptists responded to the charge with resounding support through the 2015 Lottie...
A thank you note from a grateful Collegiate Intern
By Christina Redd, Salt Company Collegiate Intern at Candeo Church, I would first like to thank the BCI churches for providing funds for me and The Salt Company ministry. Financial partners are just as crucial to a ministry, as the people on the front lines. A great...
Pastor Jim Fisher Ordained
By John Shaul, BCI Pastor / Church Support Staff Pastor Jim Fisher at First Baptist Church Lamoni was ordained to the gospel ministry on Sunday May 22. Representatives from other South Central Iowa churches attended the service. He and his wife Charlene have been...
Iowa Campers On Mission serve at Corner Stone Baptist Church in Altoona
By Bev Davis Iowa Campers on Mission (COM) served at Corner Stone Baptist Church in Altoona from May 9-13th. We had a great time doing improvements to the church. The main project was installing new cabinets in the kitchen. We also installed a new storm door, painted...
The Christian struggle with mental illness
Mental illness is not a subject Christians should run from. by Ed Stetzer With frequent high-profile tragedies connected with mental illness, many people, Christians and non-Christians alike are talking about the challenges of mental health. While some stories garner...
Cityscape Church engages Des Moines with City Love Projects
By Sarah Scott Cityscape is a church that is seeking to change the culture of Des Moines for the glory of God. We believe that the Church should influence the culture and not culture influencing the church. One of the ways that we are trying to influence culture at...
MEMORIAL DAY: Jimmy Connelly’s greatest honor
By Jim Burton ST. GEORGE, S.C. (BP) -- An estimated 3.6 million Americans fought in the Pacific Theatre in World War II, overcoming brutal encounters on island after island against Japanese soldiers burrowed into the hillsides. The late Jimmy Connelly was one of those...
