First person: 8 churches that are difficult to pastor
“Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors in difficult churches to lead. They’re not impossible — because nothing’s impossible for God (Matt. 19:26) — but they’re still tough to pastor,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Power of Easter sweeps through Tennessee prison
Going to church on Easter Sunday wasn’t an option for the inmates at the Gibson County jail in Trenton, Tennessee.
‘Reaching the nations’: IMB liaison, seminary developing pipeline of missionaries
Jimmy Bledsoe has served as an International Mission Board missionary for 13 years, but his latest assignment has taken him to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Meeting people ‘at their point of need’: Chaplaincy making positive inroads into corporate America
Corporate chaplaincy is a growing field, and several organizations are leading the charge to send missionaries right into the center
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for January 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Southern Baptists celebrate appointment of 64 IMB missionaries
Emily grew up overseas, where she learned a second language and began to sense God’s call to the nations. Serving
Church leaders warned of coming generational decline
An immediate concern for future-conscious leaders is the coming demographic cliff described by Kelly Kannwischer at the Illinois Leadership Summit.
Country star Granger Smith gives up road life for local church ministry
Citing a “strong desire to pursue ministry,” long-time country musician Granger Smith announced his 2023 tour will be his last.