The upcoming recommendations “are crafted with the desire to satisfy the intent of the motion to move forward together in ‘biblical fidelity’ by safeguarding our adopted statement of faith and ‘missional clarity,'” says chair Jared Wellman.
Not all churches are equal, and not all ministries are the same. While some are healthy and vibrant, others are spiritually harmful. Here are some red flags to identify a church that is heading in the wrong direction …
“Whether we like it or not, using this variety of channels (like social media and a website)…those are the virtual front door people will use to discover who your church is and what it’s about.” said Marina Shelton, KBC.
Your church website content needs to be compelling for your members as well as potential visitors. Making it engaging, informative, and welcoming is crucial for connecting with your community.
A five-step program to combat what some say is a rampant problem of sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
How many times do you see this: A pastor announces a call to another place of ministry, a pastor is under pressure to resign or is fired or a pastor dies from a disease or a tragic accident.
On Baptism Sunday (April 7) First Baptist Church DeWitt, Arkansas, baptized five believers of Christ. Two more baptisms were scheduled for the next Sunday. “The Lord is working in our church a lot right now,” pastor Jimmy Albrecht said.
In our ever-changing world, where attention is scarce and choices are abundant, church rebranding has become more critical than ever. But where to start?