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First person: Why we need more leaders in ministry

February 15, 2024

“Do church and ministry leaders need to grow in their leadership skills and ability? My answer is an emphatic ‘yes’ and here is why…,” says Todd Gray.

Study: Christians reading Bible regularly, but struggle to invest in discipleship activities

February 14, 2024

Barna Group reported 58% of Christians spend uninterrupted time with God and that 57 percent find time to regularly read their Bibles. But, when it comes to discipleship activities, 39 percent of Christians are not involved …

‘No reason to move’: Pastor reflects on 6 decades at same church

February 14, 2024

In many parts of Illinois, there are pastors who have stayed in their churches for 15, maybe 20 years. And some longer than that, like maybe 25. But few have stayed 60 years.

Artist points people to the Lord with love for painting

February 14, 2024

With large-scale illustrations and images designed to help bring the gospel to life, Texas artist Sally Greer desires to use each canvas as an opportunity to draw attention to Jesus.

Wyoming pastor navigates bad pipes, extreme weather and replanting church

February 14, 2024

“Part of being a replant is starting everything from scratch,” Wyoming pastor says. “I didn’t realize that I might be a project manager as well as a pastor. It seems that way sometimes.”

GA Baptists head into evangelism conferences with ‘renewed priority,’ increases in baptisms

February 13, 2024

Georgia Baptists are heading into a pair of evangelism conferences with a full head of steam, having seen a 30% increase in baptisms over the past year and more than 92% increase since 2020.

Dakotas to hold spring evangelism events with different themes, focus

February 13, 2024

There will be two evangelism workshops held this spring in the Dakotas. Unlike previous years, each workshop will have a different theme and focus.

Ukrainians find warmth, food, relief during cold winter months

February 13, 2024

“In much of the country, city infrastructure has been destroyed. People have fled those cities. What global Christians can pursue now is building homes and churches in western Ukrainian cities…”

Is your church ready for the next severe weather disaster?

February 13, 2024

For most congregations and associations, a disaster response is rooted in a reactive, compassionate response to needs. Whether from personal connections, social media or other media, hearts are moved to “do something.”