First person: Regifting history’s first Christmas gift
If you have personally received history’s first Christmas gift, December is a great time to regift it.
Finding ways to serve in the wake of a deadly tornado
Lyle Larson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville, wasn’t exactly sure how the church could be of service in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through parts of Tennessee on Dec. 9.
‘Clarity and courage’: Empowering parents and student ministers
Sometimes, youth ministry and parenting feel like two vans passing in the night (or, better yet, passing in the church
Woman charged after fraudulent GoFundMe campaign for Camp Mystic victim
A 28-year old woman has been charged in Houston, Texas, with impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic victim to raise money through a GoFundMe page.
Retired missionary Ida Mae Hays dies
Ida Mae Hays, a retired International Mission Board missionary to Brazil, died Feb. 1.
Avoiding burnout: What one state is doing to help pastors
“We know that healthy leaders — emotionally, mentally and physically — are in a better position to lead healthy churches. However, sometimes people just need a reset.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 22
PRAYING 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5 In contrast to those who love wickedness and rush after the Antichrist willing to deceive and
Your Voice: How do we pastor through an election year?
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