By Thom S. Rainer Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining, or they are growing so slowly they are not keeping up with the growth rate of the community in which they are located. It’s a long sentence. Read it...
Read Moreby Kira Klepel, The Thursday after Simpson students moved onto campus we had an ice cream social at the Friends Church. We usually have one of these every year to get people acquainted with the people from Salt and also the...
Read Moreby Joel Vint, Family Pastor, Westwind Church Two of our summer interns joined 20 of our high school students on a life-changing trip to Estes Park, Colorado for Student Life Camp in July. They had the chance to lead small...
Read MoreBy Tobin Perry FREDERICKSBURG, VA — As a student pastor at Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Va., Doug Adams realizes how important it is to involve college students in personal evangelism—and how tough it can...
Read Moreby Jenn Lee, Ministry Leader Coming to the Freshmen Kickoff was a big deal for Sheila. She was not only new to campus, but she was also not alone; she was pushing a stroller that was carrying her nine-month old daughter. As she...
Read MoreBy Thom S. Rainer Two years ago I released a book called I Am a Church Member. I’ve been blown away with the response; sales are about to reach one million books. One of the more frequent question readers have asked me is: “Do...
Read MoreBy Ronnie Floyd Tithing is the spiritual practice of honoring God by giving the first tenth of your entire income to your local church. Tithing is not taboo, meaning it is not banned, prohibited, or forbidden. Your church may...
Read MoreBy Joe Conway ALPHARETTA, Ga.— Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. When was the last time you heard a university administration remind its alumni to pamper the...
Read Moreby Jason Allen I had the privilege of meeting with executive directors of the Baptist state conventions in the Midwest earlier this year. I presented on how, together, we might best serve the churches in our region. We enjoyed a...
Read Moreby IMB Staff International Mission Board President David Platt released an open letter to Southern Baptists Friday (Sept. 4), related to the organization’s financial plan announced Aug. 27. In the letter, Platt addresses several...
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