5 social media secrets to help your church
Creating effective social media posts is crucial for engaging your church congregation and community. But it’s not an easy thing! Here are 7 church social media secrets to help you craft impactful content …
First person: You might be an angry pastor if …
“Jesus is the only cardiologist who can solve this heart issue. Since patience is a fruit of the Spirit, God can extinguish the anger we can’t manage.”
SBC Exec Comm delays decision on requiring more transparency from entities
SBC EC trustees said they want to ensure they have carefully thought through the requests before finalizing a decision on how to proceed.
Study: Is SBC’s CP the best way to support spread of gospel worldwide?
A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).
Howard Payne University wins appeal, receives DOE clarification
Howard Payne University won a successful appeal from the Department of Education’s review committee, clarifying ownership and scoring a victory for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and related or affiliated educational institutions.
Texas prison ministry engages the incarcerated population
Covenant Fellowship in Huntsville seeks to engage ex-offenders in ministry to the incarcerated population — for the mutual benefit of both.
Supreme Court: Parents’ rights, LGBTQ-themed books in schools draw spotlight
Specific books at issue include “Prince and Knight” and “Born Ready.” They explore themes of same-sex relationships and gender identity.
Annual Church Profile: What the latest numbers mean for SBC
The recent slide in total memberships among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention slowed in 2023, while baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew.