GuideStone adds new position to focus on pastoral wellness
Mark Dance is joining GuideStone Financial Resources as the new director of pastoral wellness. He previously served as a senior
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 28
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for September 28, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
‘Singing schools’ and their impact on American worship
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.
Indonesian town revokes permit for Christian school to be built
Officials of an Indonesian town verbally revoked permission for construction of a Christian school after Muslim groups marched in protest of the project.
Racing ministry seeks eternal impact through ‘Miles of Smiles’
Many have heard of the popular Make-a-Wish Foundation, which fulfills the wishes of children with critical illnesses. But a similar
Church communication trends for 2024 — amid ‘ever-changing landscape’
To effectively reach and engage the community, let’s look into some trends — based on talking with hundreds of churches — that might shape the way churches communicate in the coming year …
Hispanic Simultaneous Revivals campaign making a difference in New Mexico
Eight churches participated in the Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s 2021 Hispanic Simultaneous Revivals campaign last fall. Based on reports
Afghan Christians continue to endure persecution following Taliban takeover
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says Christians and religious minorities face increased persecution in the aftermath of U.S.