Five metrics that actually move the church’s mission
March 30, 2026
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Leadership
Christian filmmaker Stephen Kendrick calls men to Spirit-led discipleship
March 26, 2026
Spirit-led discipleship, courageous fatherhood and intentional leadership. These were among the main topics highlighted as more than 200 men recently gathered at Cartersville First Baptist
First person: Stop saying you’re busy — and 4 other things leaders shouldn’t say
March 17, 2026
I’m busy: Nobody cares. We’re all “busy” these days.
Looking for a leader? What to look for in your ‘next.’
March 16, 2026
Looking for a new leader? Cory Bramlett, associate pastor at Mountain Ridge Church in Glendale, had some advice on that during the breakout session “What should I be looking for in my ‘next’?” at the Who’s Your Next? Conference, recently hosted by the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention.
Study: Do you know your worship leader?
January 1, 2026
Most worship leaders work full-time, and do not have formal training or institutional ties, according to a recent survey. The survey, from Worship Leader Research, found
AI and your church: 4 practical prompts to start using this week
November 3, 2025
Artificial Intelligence isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner
‘Overwhelming’: NC Baptists respond to Helene’s destruction
September 30, 2024
North Carolina Baptist disaster response volunteers are partnering with churches to assist local residents with the long journey of recovery.
Q&A with Bruce Frank, candidate for SBC president
May 21, 2024
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.
21Wilberforce names Wissam al-Saliby new president
May 9, 2024
Wissam al-Saliby, a Lebanese Baptist with experience advocating for human rights and international religious freedom, is the new president of 21Wilberforce.
Your Voice: Why we need more leaders in ministry
March 25, 2024
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