By Thom S. Rainer I would have never expected the response to a topic that seemed so innocuous. On this blog many people were very vocal that they really didn’t like the stand-and-greet time during the worship services. To be...
Read MoreBy Ronnie Floyd The size and complexity of the Southern Baptist Convention often makes it the recipient of unfair criticism. I believe there are reasons why you can be hopeful about our convention today and for the future. This...
Read MoreAn 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 Moreby 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 Moreby 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 MoreColleges 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 Moreby 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 Moreby 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 MoreBy 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 Moreby 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...
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