Rashional Thoughts: Navigating the bombardment of worldwide strife, life stress
The people of Ukraine need our prayers; the fragility of the world in general needs our attention. Our U.S. elected
Tennessee Baptists display ‘beautiful picture of Christian unity’ in Memphis
Southern Baptists from across the United States gathered to participate in a Send Relief Serve Tour event in Memphis. Sixty-five
Churches and local TV commercials: A few things to consider
I’m always thrilled when churches make the decision to share their story through local TV commercials. In spite of the
First person: 10 reasons why unchurched people may find your small group uncomfortable
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.
Tennessee Baptists help rebuild Oregon church destroyed by 2020 fire
Mount Horeb Baptist Church in Gates, Oregon, and the home of Pastor Richard Cole were destroyed in the 2020 Beachie
‘Investing in ministry and yourself’: MS preaching conference equips pastors
The 2023 Mississippi Baptist Preaching Conference provided in-depth Bible study with ministerial growth and fellowship, as participants studied and were
Illinois students serve church plant in South Dakota
A team from Southern Illinois University recently drove west to South Dakota to work with church planter Kenneth Brock. His
Off the Grid ministry pushes ministers, their families out of comfort zones
When ministry wives traded their familiar routines for hiking boots and backpacks, they discovered more than mountain vistas along the Appalachian Trail.