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Iowa Baptist executive Tim Lubinus to begin new ministry assignment
After more than 12 years of serving the churches of Iowa, Tim Lubinus is preparing to transition from his role as Baptist Convention of Iowa executive director into a new season of ministry. Early next year, Lubinus will move into a new ministry assignment with Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, focusing on global missions and other ministry opportunities connected to his experience and calling.
New Truett McConnell president encourages students to serve
Truett McConnell University formally inaugurated Larry W. Lyon as its ninth president on Thursday, Sept. 24, during a ceremony held at the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on its Cleveland campus.
Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
Church with Baptist ties damaged in deadly explosion in Athens
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’
Jesus named ‘influencer of the year’ in Sweden; surge of baptisms in France sparks hope
Highlighting good news from “unlikely sources.”
First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Willy Rice seizes ‘right’ moment with SBC Exec Comm to highlight abuse response efforts
It took only a few short minutes into his first report to the SBC Executive Committee on Monday evening (Sept.
Church with Baptist ties damaged in deadly explosion in Athens
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’
Study: Why are a record number of young U.S. men single?
More young American men are single now than ever before. The question remains: why?
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Jesus named ‘influencer of the year’ in Sweden; surge of baptisms in France sparks hope
Highlighting good news from “unlikely sources.”
Worship service raid: Police in Algeria arrest 12 Christians
Special force police in Algeria raided a worship service at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, arresting all 12 Christians present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized, non-Muslim religious service, Morning Star News reported.
Partnership seeks to plant thousands of churches in South Asia
The Christian County Baptist Association is partnering with the International Mission Board and a third-party organization on an initiative that has a goal of planting thousands of churches in South Asia.
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Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 reasons we need to put our phones down during meetings, conversations
I admit my struggle here. I’m so accustomed to having my phone with me that I almost unknowingly and reflexively check it continuously throughout the day. I’m trying, though, to put it away during meetings and conversations. Here’s why.
Pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
When the idea of a pickleball outreach for the Deaf community surfaced, everyone around the table determined it needed to happen — and the Sept. 13 event exceeded expectations with more than 50 participants.
Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 reasons we need to put our phones down during meetings, conversations
I admit my struggle here. I’m so accustomed to having my phone with me that I almost unknowingly and reflexively check it continuously throughout the day. I’m trying, though, to put it away during meetings and conversations. Here’s why.
Pickleball event ‘great way to honor Deaf Awareness Month’
When the idea of a pickleball outreach for the Deaf community surfaced, everyone around the table determined it needed to happen — and the Sept. 13 event exceeded expectations with more than 50 participants.