‘It all starts with belief’: Embracing the call to plant a cowboy church
Most pastors dream of building a healthy, growing church. Chris Clarke believes God is calling him to leave one.
BCM leaders lay groundwork in ‘downtime’ of summer
Even thought most students are not on campus during the summer, Baptist Campus Ministry leaders are still hard at work, preparing for a new year of BCM activities and ministry events.
Bethesda’s Big Train celebrates 25th season in Maryland
Bethesda Community Base Ball Club still lives up to its name and original vision — baseball is being used to inspire, develop and maintain a love among players and fans, and it brings together and builds their community in the process.
First person: Beware of ‘convenience-store’ Christianity
I’ve recently been with believers from another part of the world, and I was again reminded that our brothers and sisters around the world often pay a heavier price than we pay to follow Christ.
First person: Jesus called for a balance of ‘salt and light’ in the world
“Meekness is a humble, gentle and patient kind of strength that illuminates His light from our faces, attitudes and daily lives,” writes Jennifer Rash.
Endangered youth: How churches can help protect children, youth from suicide
EDITOR’S NOTE — Across the nation, children and teens are plagued by a host of escalating tragedies. In this series,
Derek Allen named executive director of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Also see related interview with Derek Allen here.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 11, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.