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Faith, funerals and foxhounds: How one bivocational pastor ministers in times of grief
Those who know Rusty Walton best might say that this bivocational pastor, who also helps run a funeral home, is “dead serious” about ministry.
Pastor suspended by church after fake social media accounts exposed
Josh Buice, founder of the G3 Conference and pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, was placed on indefinite leave last week.
Update: Johnny Hunt jury trial on hold
In an order issued Monday, May 12, Judge William L. Campbell Jr. announced that the jury trial in the lawsuit brought by Johnny Hunt against the Southern Baptist Convention and others has been canceled.
SC Supreme Court upholds 6-week abortion ban; legal challenges continue
The court concluded that while the law’s language referencing “fetal heartbeat” is medically vague, the legislative intent and prior statements by both lawmakers and abortion providers consistently aligned with a six-week threshold …
Launchpad: ‘Celebrate next’ with congregational multiplication strategies
The answer to the growth dilemma is obvious. When it is shared with congregations, they often reject it in favor of doing things to help existing congregations remain or become vital and vibrant.
Celebrating 100 years of Cooperative Program ‘moments,’ opportunity for ‘sacred effort’
“One moment is not going to change the entire trajectory of what we do, but it can remind us of some very important things. The beauty of Baptist life and cooperation is that everybody is autonomous … we work together because we want to.”
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
First person: How to fail forward — one step at a time
Failure has a way of getting into our heads if we’re not careful. It sneaks in through the side door, whispering things like “You’re not enough” or “You’ll never get it right.”
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Alaska’s Covington rescinds resignation, affirmed to continue
Randy Covington will continue as exec dir of Alaska Baptists until his originally planned retirement date of Sept. 30, 2025 — despite what was announced in March following a disagreement over the extent of autonomy a church should have.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 11, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Pastor suspended by church after fake social media accounts exposed
Josh Buice, founder of the G3 Conference and pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, was placed on indefinite leave last week.
‘The Wild Robot,’ now on Netflix, is a heartwarming tale of parenting, love and adoption
The best animated movie of 2024 launches on Netflix in May, and it comes from neither Disney nor Pixar, the longtime twin giants in this realm.
Gospel singer, songwriter Squire Parsons now experiencing ‘Sweet Beulah Land’
Parsons’ “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted song of the year in 1981 by readers of Singing News Magazine, where he was voted favorite baritone (1986–1987), favorite male singer (1988) and favorite songwriter (1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995).
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
First person: 12 easy ways to reach out to your neighbors
Most believers will never share the gospel with anyone, and many will never even invite anyone to church.
ERLC likely to be targeted again at SBC Annual Meeting
Debate about the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and whether it should continue has repeatedly surfaced at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meetings in recent years.
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Faith, funerals and foxhounds: How one bivocational pastor ministers in times of grief
Those who know Rusty Walton best might say that this bivocational pastor, who also helps run a funeral home, is “dead serious” about ministry.
Launchpad: ‘Celebrate next’ with congregational multiplication strategies
The answer to the growth dilemma is obvious. When it is shared with congregations, they often reject it in favor of doing things to help existing congregations remain or become vital and vibrant.
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
First person: Confessions of a first-year pastor
As I’ve reflected on the first year of shepherding my congregation, here are four confessions that in the Lord’s kindness may benefit every pastor, minister, leader, and lay person.
Faith, funerals and foxhounds: How one bivocational pastor ministers in times of grief
Those who know Rusty Walton best might say that this bivocational pastor, who also helps run a funeral home, is “dead serious” about ministry.
Launchpad: ‘Celebrate next’ with congregational multiplication strategies
The answer to the growth dilemma is obvious. When it is shared with congregations, they often reject it in favor of doing things to help existing congregations remain or become vital and vibrant.
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
First person: Confessions of a first-year pastor
As I’ve reflected on the first year of shepherding my congregation, here are four confessions that in the Lord’s kindness may benefit every pastor, minister, leader, and lay person.