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First person: 12 lessons I learned the hard way as a pastor

November 2, 2024

“As a pastor, I’m afraid I learned a lot the hard way. Here are some of those random things,” writes Chuck Lawless.

Opinion: To oppose Arizona’s Prop 139, simply look to Psalm 139

November 1, 2024

“Proposition 139, which stands diametrically-opposed to the tenets set forth in Psalm 139, will permanently etch an attack on human dignity and human life into the state constitution.”

Command or collaboration during Disaster Relief?

November 1, 2024

“We should never wish for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. Yet when they happen, it is a great time to show our very best as a fellowship of congregations fused together as an association.”

TX prayer effort focuses on Chinese house church persecution

October 31, 2024

Texas Baptists’ Intercultural Ministries is highlighting house churches in China for the upcoming International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 3.

4 practical ways to reach neighbors this Halloween

October 30, 2024

How often do your lost neighbors come to your house on their own initiative to connect with you? If your experience is anything like mine, the answer is essentially never. However, there is one exception: Halloween night.

Evaluate your church: ‘Random questions’ to ask now

October 30, 2024

“We know what questions we often ask about our churches. Is the church growing? Are we meeting budget? Are we making disciples? Take some time today to evaluate your church via these somewhat ‘random’ questions,” notes Chuck Lawless.

Pastor, be found online in 2025 (master Google’s E-E-A-T now)

October 29, 2024

Churches today struggle to stand out online. With so many search results competing for attention, how can your church be known for what it offers and reach people who need it most?

Avoiding ‘the cringe’: 3 ways to make your church ‘invite-worthy’

October 28, 2024

At least once a month, walk through your buildings, review your worship and educational services, consider different elements of church life and ask yourself: “How would this hit me if I were a guest?,” Lifeway notes.

First person: Learning in a ‘waiting season’

October 27, 2024

Meredith Flynn reflects on the quiet seasons of life and what she’s learned in the process. “I will stay watchful. A quiet season doesn’t have to result in apathy,” she writes.