Why wise churches take sabbaticals
Professors get sabbaticals. Some pastors are granted sabbaticals or study leaves. Why not also allow them for churches?
70-year-old Kentucky woman finds new purpose in international missions
When Della Edwards’ husband died two years ago, she lost more than her best friend. She lost her purpose.
‘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.
Creating a culture of generosity in your church
Churches have poorly discipled people in stewardship, but they can learn to grow a generosity culture, said David Whiting at the August 28 Thrive Baptist Network Lunch and Learn.
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.
Analysis of Annual Church Profile shows areas of decline, growth in SBC
The average Southern Baptist church is likely an older, small Southern church. If you want to find a growing congregation, however, you might need to look for a new, larger church—or even one in the Northeast.
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 …