Mike Palmer recognized the dearth of pastors and other church leaders at least 15 years ago, not quite halfway into his now 27-year pastorate at Salmon Valley Baptist Church Salmon, Idaho.
What a nice relief to be removed from so many negative comments, disparaging remarks and mean-spirited conversations that naturally float around us each day. Are you sensing the same peace?
Churches are the foundational building block for Christian ministry. Everything else should complement and support church ministry, says George Bullard, who has spent 45 years in denominational ministry.
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Thanks to the creativity of a Mississippi layman and a gift from California Baptists, Texans on Mission provided an expanded service to Southeast Texas families affected by recent flooding.
Churchgoers are more interested than involved in prison ministry, but most say they’d be fine sharing a street or a pew with someone who has been incarcerated, a recent study shows.
The Virginia Baptist Historical Society held its annual meeting on May 14 at the historic Culpeper Baptist Church, celebrating the congregation’s 250th anniversary.
“I’ve been consistently surprised by the stories God is writing in the world,” Drew van Esselstyn said. “I’ve been humbly reminded time and again that God is the best storyteller.”
This ministry answers the question asked by aging parents who have disabled children or children with intellectual disabilities, “What will happen to our children when we can’t care for them anymore?”
International Mission Board trustees approved 83 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 15-16 meeting.
