“You can observe a lot by watching” is a Yogi-ism credited to the legendary baseball player Yogi Berra. I watch a lot of associations. They are the best part of denominational life…
Here are some simple ways to do something to strengthen discipleship in your church …
This special report provides context for an upcoming presentation by the recently named Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force. It also studies retired seminary president Chuck Kelley’s assessment of life since implementing GCR.
During the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was quoted as famously saying that “11 a.m. on Sunday mornings was the most segregated hour of American life.” Roughly 60 years later, King’s statement continues to ring true …
Religious Americans are continuing to give to their houses of worship and other causes with money and in-kind donations despite rising costs for daily living, a new report shows.
“Just like there’s many differences among religious people, turns out there are many differences among non-religious people, too,” said John Green, professor emeritus of political science at The University of Akron.
“We are getting settled and becoming a part of the fabric of our community. We’ve been building a core group, developing friendships and meeting lots of people,” said church planter Robby Pitt.
With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.
When it comes to church planting, it should begin with prayer, identifying potential leaders, training and sending them out. At least, that’s the way Risen Life Church does it — and church plants like Redeeming Life Church have benefitted.
Beyond the starting point of a preacher’s calling and personal commitment to Christ, there are also practical elements that every pastor should master.
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