By Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer It is very likely that the lead news story on Tuesday will be the results of the Iowa Caucuses. Recently our office just hired a new staff person and the thought process is...
Read More“HOW LONG, OH LORD?” By Hershael York That lament echoes through the Psalms, appears in Habakkuk, recurs in Revelation—and pervades the meandering minds of restless parishioners obliged to suffer the pastor’s preaching...
Read Moreby Paul Sohn Steve Gladen, pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church for more than a decade, gives brilliant advice to take your small group to the next level. What makes a group system thrive? Definitely, strong leadership,...
Read MoreBy Roy Hayhurst DALLAS — GuideStone Financial Resources will release its popular annual tax guide in two phases. The Federal Reporting Requirements for Churchessection is available now at GuideStone.org/TaxGuide. This section...
Read MoreBy Candice Lee (BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — Jan. 15, 2016 — The WMU Foundation will grant a greater number of college scholarships to missionary kids (MKs) this year, thanks to two estate gifts totaling $65,000. The Foundation recently...
Read MoreBy Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer When I was growing up on a farm in Iowa we raised pigs, cattle, chickens, and even a few ducks. In the field we planted corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and oats. We had all the equipment...
Read MoreBy Jonathan Howe “Must” is a strong word, and I realize that. But hear me out. Over the past few years, when we’ve written or discussed church websites, Dr. Rainer and I have continually stated “the two most important elements...
Read MoreBy Joel Southerland “A church cannot develop an excellent evangelism strategy without planning far in advance.” –Nathan Lorick in Dying to Grow The evangelism decline among Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) churches has been...
Read MoreBeing a pastor is a blessing, but it can be discouraging, too. Here are some ways you can encourage your pastors. by Ed Stetzer and Chris Martin According to just about every stat I hear, pastors hate the ministry, feel...
Read MoreIt can be difficult, at times, to recruit volunteers at church. How might we create a volunteer culture in our churches? by Jill Fox “Pull a Henry.” Their heads tilted; some brows furrowed. They thought I was crazy. It was...
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