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SBC’s Jeff Iorg addresses questions from TN Baptists
“I’m trying to avoid haphazard or rushed decisions. I’m more interested in methodical, systematic, real progress than I am haphazard or rushed decision-making that really doesn’t pay a benefit we need in the long run.”
Study: Half of Protestant churches seeing growth
U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that have grown within the past two years and those that are plateaued or declining, according to an Exponential study by Lifeway Research.
Baptist broadcaster defined by faith, not career
“I got as low as I could possibly go and when I was at the bottom I looked up and there was Jesus standing with His arms open saying, ‘Son, come home.’ ”
Tennessee’s first lady heads initiative serving Helene victims
Working alongside non-profits serving those affected by Hurricane Helene is a priority of Tennessee Serves, an initiative headed by Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee.
Missouri communities, churches impacted by tornadoes
The Missouri Highway Patrol said there were at least 12 fatalities caused by the 19 reported tornadoes.
Kentucky celebrates significant increase in baptisms, highest total since 2016
The baptism total — the highest since 2016 — encourages Kentucky Baptists as they consider how many have moved from death unto life by trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior.
‘Leading change’ comes with a cost, says Iorg
“Real change means real change. Sometimes a patch won’t do,” Iorg said. He added that major change requires whatever new structures, policies, procedures and budgets are needed to successfully implement that change.
First person: Kindness, courage and redemption on the basketball court
“This moment changed my life. … I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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By the numbers: What does the ‘average’ Southern Baptist church look like?
The average Southern Baptist church calls the South home, but the only region of the country where those congregations are growing is the Northeast.
SBC: DOJ closes investigation of Convention
The U.S. Department of Justice informed Southern Baptist Convention attorneys Wednesday (March 12) that its investigation into the SBC and its entities is closed.
‘Movement of God’ takes place as students respond at Baptist university
“I believe what happened during Encounter Week was proof the students of this campus are craving the presence of God, so that when given the opportunity to seek him, they found him right where they were,” Armstrong said.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 16, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Kingdom Baits bringing good news to saltwater anglers
The packaging of Kingdom Baits contains a barcode link where Blank hopes to host a series of short, daily devotionals for fishermen and women to discuss while they’re out fishing.
SBC’s Iorg shares about DOJ, lawsuits and overall next steps
In one of several interviews with state Baptist publication editors, Jeff Iorg of the SBC Executive Committee chats with Jennifer Davis Rash about a few of the current situations happening in the business side of SBC life.
Deadly weekend storms sweep across US; Baptist response underway
Baptist Disaster Relief efforts in several states are underway today (March 17) following a weekend of devastating storms that hit
First person: How should I respond to Facebook deleting live videos?
An announcement mid-February on Facebook’s press release site states, “Any new live broadcasts can be replayed, downloaded or shared from Facebook pages or profiles for 30 days, after which they will be automatically removed from Facebook.”
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Baptist broadcaster defined by faith, not career
“I got as low as I could possibly go and when I was at the bottom I looked up and there was Jesus standing with His arms open saying, ‘Son, come home.’ ”
‘Leading change’ comes with a cost, says Iorg
“Real change means real change. Sometimes a patch won’t do,” Iorg said. He added that major change requires whatever new structures, policies, procedures and budgets are needed to successfully implement that change.
Deadly weekend storms sweep across US; Baptist response underway
Baptist Disaster Relief efforts in several states are underway today (March 17) following a weekend of devastating storms that hit
IMB’s Pratt speaks on suffering, worth of gospel
“But see, here’s the thing: the normal experience of Christians throughout history, and normal today in most places, is that Christians suffer for their faith. It’s normally dangerous just to be a Christian,” Zane Pratt said.
Baptist broadcaster defined by faith, not career
“I got as low as I could possibly go and when I was at the bottom I looked up and there was Jesus standing with His arms open saying, ‘Son, come home.’ ”
‘Leading change’ comes with a cost, says Iorg
“Real change means real change. Sometimes a patch won’t do,” Iorg said. He added that major change requires whatever new structures, policies, procedures and budgets are needed to successfully implement that change.
Deadly weekend storms sweep across US; Baptist response underway
Baptist Disaster Relief efforts in several states are underway today (March 17) following a weekend of devastating storms that hit
IMB’s Pratt speaks on suffering, worth of gospel
“But see, here’s the thing: the normal experience of Christians throughout history, and normal today in most places, is that Christians suffer for their faith. It’s normally dangerous just to be a Christian,” Zane Pratt said.