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Baptist associations are like ‘The Loving Father’

July 16, 2023

What do you call the parable in Luke 15:11–32? The Prodigal Son? The Elder Son? The Lost Sons? The Loving Father?  Depending on your perspective

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First person: 6 ways to spark more generosity in your life

July 15, 2023

I must confess that I am a terrible online shopper. I find something that looks like a quality product only to realize later that it

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Summer content: 5 social media tips to make the most of the season

July 15, 2023

We’re in the middle of summer and headed (quickly) for the fall. Your congregation probably is taking a summer break since the kids don’t have

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Study spotlights top reasons for skipping church

July 14, 2023

A Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults who attend a religious service at a Protestant or non-denominational church at least monthly finds several reasons some

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Study shows small churches are the ‘wild west’ of music

July 13, 2023

Step into a big Baptist church on Sunday morning and chances are you’ll hear the same popular songs played at other big churches around the

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Atlanta missions director ‘Mary G.’ has served church since WWII

July 12, 2023

The 98-year-old Mary Gellerstedt — or “Mary G.” as she is affectionately known — started working at First Baptist Church Atlanta in 1944 as World

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YouVersion Bible App marks 15th anniversary

July 12, 2023

When the App Store launched for iPhones on July 10, 2008, users could check Facebook, chat on AOL Instant Messenger, and read the Bible. The

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First person: Honest conversations about kids and church

July 9, 2023

“I don’t want to go to church tomorrow.” Nothing quiets post-dinner chatter quicker than a 7-year-old’s honesty. Eyes wide, my mind reached for the right

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Mississippi Nailbenders about ‘building a temple to God’

July 8, 2023

Some congregations have the resources to build their churches. When the resources aren’t there, Mississippi Nailbenders is one of the groups that can help.  Founded

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GA pastor ‘thriving’ despite Stage 4 cancer, returns to pulpit

July 7, 2023

A resilient Jack Lee is back in the pulpit, serving as interim pastor at First Baptist Church in Jesup, Georgia. “It has been invigorating for

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