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An effective way to show appreciation to Sunday School/small group leaders by Diana Davis They’re on the front line of ministry in your church, dedicating countless hours every week to Bible lesson preparation, outreach...
Read MoreIMB leaders announce plan to balance budget, prepare for future
by IMB staff RICHMOND, Va.—International Mission Board leaders have outlined a plan to address IMB’s revenue shortfalls and complete a reset of the organization in order to move forward into thefuture with innovative vision,...
Read More10 Years of Partnership
by John Shaull, BCI Pastor / Church Support Staff A mission team from New Bridge Church is headed to Arua, Uganda. This marks the 10th year in a row that a team has gone from New Bridge. The church has been partners with IMB...
Read MoreIowa Missions Offering Focus: Collegiate Ministries
Colleges and universities across Iowa are filled with the future leaders of our state. This is a critical time for these young people as they formulate their world views and make decisions about the purpose and direction of...
Read MoreSBC Mental health advisory team gives final report
by Rebecca Wolford/SBCLIFE NASHVILLE (BP) — Noting that we are in “a new day of awareness” about mental health issues, Frank S. Page expressed appreciation to the Mental Health Advisory Group at its culminating...
Read MoreDeveloping stewards
by Jeff Iorg MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BP) — One of the casualties of the loss of discipleship focus in many churches is the absence of an intentional stewardship development strategy. Some pastors are afraid to “talk...
Read MoreSix reasons why it is more difficult to lead your church to growth today
By Thom S. Rainer The conversation was both predictable and profound. It was predictable because I have been asked a similar question many times. It was profound because it represents the very nature of the challenges our...
Read MoreJ.D. Greear shares counterintuitive message of a countercultural God
by Faith Morgan “True growth only comes through scattering and gain only comes by losing. It’s counterintuitive, but it’s true,” said sending church pastor J.D. Greear of Summit Church in Raleigh, N.C., keynote speaker for the...
Read MoreNew Orleans’ Katrina story still being written
by Joe McKeever NEW ORLEANS (BP) — From the divine perspective, 10 years is a blip, one nanosecond in a timeless eternity. For us earthlings, it’s one-eighth of a life expectancy. Even so, it’s a convenient...
Read MoreConviction, kindness key to gay marriage response
by Keith Collier/Southern Baptist TEXAN AUSTIN, Texas (BP) — In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, Christians and churches must respond by speaking with confidence, conviction and...
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2026 SBC Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 7 @ 9:00 am - Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:00 pm2026 “For The Church” Conference – MBTS
Monday, September 28 @ 4:00 pm - Tuesday, September 29 @ 4:45 pm at Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
February 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at All Nations Baptist ChurchFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
February 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Restoration Church
2026 SBC Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 7 @ 9:00 am - Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:00 pm2026 “For The Church” Conference – MBTS
Monday, September 28 @ 4:00 pm - Tuesday, September 29 @ 4:45 pm at Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
February 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at All Nations Baptist ChurchFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
February 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Restoration ChurchBCI NEWSLETTER
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