Are networks the same thing as associations?
December 21, 2024
“The approach of an “all-in” family of congregations is ideally represented by a Baptist association and helps keep the Kingdom synergy intact.” —George Bullard
Church Life
Religious traditions can help holiday blues, experts say
December 19, 2024
In a May 2023 advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called attention to the “public health crisis of loneliness, isolation and lack of connection in the U.S. today.” In his plan to address this crisis, he listed faith groups as key…
Montana pastor’s sermon series on culture clashes resonates with congregation
December 16, 2024
“I was dating a girl from a cross-town school, and she got pregnant. Her parents were not going to be happy that she was pregnant
‘Rather puzzling’: Evangelicals believe social media is harmful — use it anyway
December 11, 2024
Fifty-four percent of evangelicals believe social media is more harmful than helpful to the Christian faith, but they use social media anyway, according to a report by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research.
The secret weapon a pastor needs for church growth
December 9, 2024
Church communication expert Mark MacDonald shares why bringing outside expertise into your church is a secret weapon for church growth.
4 tips for growing your church with digital marketing in 2025
December 5, 2024
Digital marketing is the new Yellow Pages, writes church communication expert Mark MacDonald. He shares four tips for growing your church with digital marketing. Start preparing now for the new year.
Attending church during Christmas? Study shows who is going, who isn’t
December 4, 2024
A Lifeway Research study finds U.S. adults are split on whether they’ll be at church sometime this Christmas — 47% say they typically attend church at Christmastime, while 48% say they do not, and 5% aren’t sure.
Championing effective innovation: Bullard driven to help leaders with strategic thinking, efforts
December 1, 2024
George Bullard’s primary advice for associational leaders? Spend the most time and energy with those who want to participate in missional activities.
Sign language interpreters do a work of love in Deaf churches
November 28, 2024
“We were intentional in making sure that the Deaf community was integrated into the life of the church and to see them as part of us, irrespective of their disability,” said pastor Quintin Few Sr.
First person: Thank you, pastor, for these 10 things
November 26, 2024
Chuck Lawless shares why he’s thankful for pastors as Thanksgiving approaches.
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