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First person: 5 reasons pastors should pursue a doctor of ministry

July 14, 2024

Matthew Haste shares five reasons why pastors should pursue a doctor of ministry degree.

First person: Learning from Deaf culture as a hearing person

July 8, 2024

Over the past few years … God has opened many doors to a world outside my own, a planet which is complicated, a universe more overwhelming than my self-centered solar system, yet a world which is real: His world.

First person: Personal reflections on journey of a lifetime

July 7, 2024

After three years on the road as traveling correspondents for The Baptist Paper, Trennis and Pam Henderson are retiring. Read Trennis’ reflection on his time with the paper.

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First person: Reflections on a patriot’s faith

July 4, 2024

It is easy to get caught up in the winds of patriotism, but it is crucial as Christian to remember that our allegiance to a heavenly kingdom comes before any allegiance to an earthly one.

First person: Help college freshmen near you

July 3, 2024

Recent high school graduates will soon embark on well-worn paths that are brand new to them. They need your help to stay connected to the church.

First person: Impacting the Middle East with global missionary partners

July 2, 2024

Through the International Mission Board, missionaries are allowed to travel the world and proclaim the gospel to all nations, even when they’re seemingly placed in an unlikely region.

First person: Do church planters need more ‘early risk’ for later success?

July 1, 2024

Today, with so many networks out there that pay salary and set church planters up with insurance, mentoring advice and building expenses, much of the risk of launching a church has been eliminated. I’m wondering if that risk is needed.