“Real change means real change. Sometimes a patch won’t do,” Iorg said. He added that major change requires whatever new structures, policies, procedures and budgets are needed to successfully implement that change.
Ray Gentry, president and CEO of SBCAL, said the three-day retreat was geared toward training and continuing education but also designed to help associational leaders “make friends and deepen friendships.”
“We honed in on four principles … more focused on the essence of church planting,” said Brian Hook, who is also a church planting catalyst for the North American Mission Board’s Send Network, a conference sponsor.
With more than 7,000 in attendance and 2,000 going to the altar, the Unite Kentucky event in Rupp Arena on Wednesday has continued a growing move among college students and young adults.
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,200 women gathered for the Abide Women’s Conference at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to learn more about the importance of biblical community.
“How do I know if God is calling me?” “How do I answer that call?” “What do I need to be doing to live that call?’” These were just a few of the questions addressed during the event.”
An immediate concern for future-conscious leaders is the coming demographic cliff described by Kelly Kannwischer at the Illinois Leadership Summit.
“God is commanding all Christians to be ready to answer questions that people have concerning our faith,” said Tawa Anderson, NOBTS associate professor of philosophy and apologetics.
Nearly 2,700 people, including staff and volunteers, attended the 2024 MOVE conference in Valdosta. The event, held Dec. 29–30, saw 23 salvation decisions, 43 calls to ministry, and more…
At the Illinois Baptist State Association Annual Meeting, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg emphasized the value of cooperation despite cultural and denominational challenges.
