Churches in the Springfield, Missouri, area are intentionally pouring into new preachers for what they’re calling “Timothy Sunday.”
A heart devoted to giving to missions is nothing new for second-grader Catherine Coaty, exemplifying the message of Isaiah 11:6: “And a Little child shall lead them.”
The numbers released Feb. 23 represent a more than 30% increase over the past year and a more than 90% increase since 2020.
It wasn’t until print materials were restricted during the pandemic that people reluctantly saw the convenience of the technology, and many companies, organizations and individuals began to use them.
The Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force is currently studying the effectiveness of the resurgence. One lens they must use is the perspective of Baptist associations.
Through rain and shine, the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board’s Evangelism tent at the Dixie National Rodeo witnessed God’s hand working Feb. 2-10 at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.
Change is inevitable in all areas of life and includes changes for individuals, businesses and even denominational organizations and churches, says seminary president Jeff Iorg.
“The point (behind the recently announced new Abuse Response Commission) is to serve the churches of our convention while not creating liability for the SBC.” —Marshall Blalock, previous chair of SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force
Pastors are not “supermen,” and they still struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges that often lead to ministerial burnout and occasionally suicide.
Nation’s oldest church planter? Age no deterrent for 89-year-old Donald Voyles in starting one of Georgia’s newest congregations.
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