‘How sweet the sound’: Organist has played at her church for nearly 75 years
November 3, 2023
Just how many tunes Helen Hobbs has played over nearly 75 years is anyone’s guess.
Church Life
Churches hosting fall festivals to reach community
October 31, 2023
Giving their members and guests a safer alternative to traditional trick-or-treating on Halloween, many Baptist churches host fall festivals in October.
70-year-old Kentucky woman finds new purpose in international missions
October 31, 2023
When Della Edwards’ husband died two years ago, she lost more than her best friend. She lost her purpose.
‘Just the beginning’: Iowa church plant celebrates 20 baptisms
October 29, 2023
Generations Church — a recently established church plant in Cedar Falls, Iowa — recently experienced “a remarkable event” — a “Family Outdoor Baptism Service” that celebrated new birth through faith in Christ.
New England, European Baptists enjoy ‘like-minded’ connection partnering with IMB
October 28, 2023
“New England has a similar cultural context to Europe,” according to a northeast Baptist leader …
Leadership famine: 5 things your church can do
October 28, 2023
In recent decades the focus in the church has shifted away from intentional efforts to invite believers to consider vocational ministry as a calling. As a result, there’s a leadership famine in our local churches.
Little Rock Chinese church thankful for year of growth, unity and answered prayers
October 26, 2023
As it continues to grow, the church — which currently meets in the building of the Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries — is on the search for its own space.
10 steps to raise up the next generation of ministry leaders
October 25, 2023
Most of us wait until someone comes to us with questions about a potential ministry call — and, certainly we must minister to them where they are — yet, with that approach we miss the opportunity to challenge others to consider a call.
Out of focus: Stumbling churches often lack vision
October 23, 2023
Several years ago, I stumbled while walking down the steps from my office on the second floor of my house. I was looking down and reading a paper I was holding. My feet got tangled, and I fell down the last seven steps.
New Mexico Baptists launching webinar series to address social, moral issues
October 21, 2023
A Southern Baptist policy manager will headline a new series of webinars from the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, offered by its Christian Life Committee.
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