Students use ‘yellow card strategy’ during World Cup evangelism in Brazil
By Alan Brant Sixty-four soccer matches contested by 736 players on 32 teams in 12 cities. Without argument, the month-long FIFA World Cup in Brazil is the most watched sporting event in the world. In addition to the 1 billion...
Read MoreNine Questions You Should Ask Before Leading a Church Revitalization
By Thom S. Rainer I am excited about the increased interest in church revitalization. I am heartened to hear from a number of Millennials who are sensing God’s call in this direction. As this emphasis grows alongside the great...
Read More7-14-14 Day of Prayer, Fasting and Humble Repentance
On July 14th our nation is being called to a day of prayer, fasting and humble repentance. In Iowa, Governor Branstad has signed a proclamation inviting everyone who chooses to join in thoughtful prayer and humble repentance...
Read MoreSmall-town church taps CP’s national/international reach
by Karen L. Willoughby WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (BP) –- A short video is shown each week at First Baptist Church in Winnemucca, Nev., illustrating Southern Baptist work either in Nevada, North America or the world. Before the offering...
Read MoreHobby Lobby, going forward
By Ed Stetzer NASHVILLE (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has given the Obama administration — and hopefully the world — a lesson in the first freedom: The government cannot, and must not, require people of faith...
Read MoreACP gives ‘report card’ on churches, SBC
Editors note: Each year the Baptist Convention of Iowa and other SBC entities gather data to give us a picture of what is happening in affiliated churches. The name of the report is the Annual Church Profile (ACP). The...
Read MoreRecovering the Relevance of the Word for Christian Ministry
Christian ministry is hard. Come be encouraged by the Relevance and Power of the Word. Monday, August 4 11:30 am Hosted by Grace Church, Des Moines. “Recovering the Relevance of the Word for Christian Ministry” with...
Read MoreLoveloud Breakfast Explores Church Mental Health Issues
By Laura Sikes Panelists at the LoveLoud breakfast on mental health and the church held during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in June had a lively discussion and agreed that the church is unique in its role and...
Read MoreGovernor Brandstad Calls for Day of Prayer, Fasting, & Repentance
Governor Branstad has signed a declaration for 7-14-14 to be a day of prayer, fasting, and repentance. The proclamation is based on II Chronicles 7:14, where God says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble...
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