By Ben Simpson Are you gearing up for growth? Brothers and sisters, we are heading into the fall of the year, which is a prime time for church growth. I’m so excited to see what God is going to do! Perhaps you’ve not thought...
Read Moreby Polly House Forgiveness is the only cure for a sexual abuse victim. If you were sexually abused as a child, you might think you will never get past it. But, once you are able to forgive your abuser, you will find freedom from...
Read MoreResolutions serve two primary functions in the life of the Baptist Convention of Iowa. They express appreciation and they extend special recognition for special achievements. Resolutions adopted by the executive board or by the...
Read Moreby Tim Lubinus On the mission field I learned a principle for ministry partnership that has wide ranging implications. Here it is: effective partnerships should be mutual, not one-sided. Revolutionary? This principle is really...
Read Moreby Tobin Perry JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (BP) — When Jim Jackson became the pastor of Faith Fellowship Church in Johnson City, Tenn., in January 2013, his first move wasn’t what most people might expect. He closed the...
Read Moreby Julie Payne/The Alabama Baptist BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — Karim Shamsi-Basha felt like his head was literally going to explode — then everything went dark.The photojournalist, working at the time for Alabama’s...
Read Moreby Michael McEwen DURHAM, N.C. (BP) — Andy Davis’ office has two of four walls filled with books. Most of them — Bible commentaries, books on counseling and church history and more — nearly stretch from...
Read MoreBy John Shaull, Regional Catalytic Church Planting Missionary I mentioned in my last article that because we are spiritually “broken” people we don’t always think right, feel right or do right. Not only that, but according to...
Read MoreBy Chuck LawlessSeveral years ago, more than one study showed large percentages of unchurched would consider attending a church if someone simply invited them. The problem is not the attitude of the unchurched; rather, it is...
Read Moreby Diana Davis PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) — The entire church is waiting expectantly. When your church is in transition — seeking a new pastor or other ministry staff member — there are a few things any member can...
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