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Congregations, let me give you something to talk about
Remember the romantic love Bonnie Raitt sang about in her 1991 recording: “Let’s give ’em something to talk about.” I want to give you something much better to talk about — love for the good news of Jesus.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Algerian Christians go underground amid oppression
Following Algeria’s closure of nearly all evangelical churches in waves of repression that began in 2017, Christians have been forced underground in what they describe as an internal exile, sources said.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
Church leaders urged to become ‘AI media missionaries’
A South Korean futures scholar and church leader is calling on Christians worldwide to treat artificial intelligence as a gospel tool rather than a threat — and to train ordinary believers to use it for cross-cultural mission.
Arizona Supreme Court: Church leaders not bound to report sexual abuse confessions
The Arizona State Supreme Court ruled that church leaders do not need to report cases of sexual abuse, disclosed during confessions, to authorities, in a lawsuit brought against a man who confessed to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bishops to sexually abusing his daughter.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
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‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
Sophie Cunningham and the latest transgender sports controversy
One aspect of the controversy involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham that might be overlooked.
Closer look at the use of GLP-1s
GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, have saturated the news, social media and pharmacy ads.
Opinion: Must I join a church to be a Christian?
In my ministry context, I have heard many versions of this notion over the years, phrased as both a question and also
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 2
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Opinion: Where sports gambling is legalized, lives are being destroyed
A recently released report shows a clear correlation between legalized gambling and gambling addiction. While this should surprise absolutely no one, there is further evidence that the explosion of legalized sports gambling was a bad idea.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 9, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Seattle mass shooting sparks search for answers: 3 killed, toddler injured
A mass shooting Sunday evening (July 26) in Seattle reportedly left three people dead and four wounded, including a toddler. Meanwhile, questions remain unanswered.
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Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.