Strong Baptist associations are clear about their mission, vision
Strong Baptist associations exhibit praiseworthy clarity about their mission and vision. They strive for congregations to see the association as a family of congregations, says George Bullard.
SBC Executive Committee trustee resignations up to six since September meeting
So far six trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee have resigned since the Sept. 20–21 regularly scheduled meeting
9 steps when your church needs more workers
I don’t think I’ve ever met a church leader who said, “Our church has more than enough workers.” Every church
Lights, camera, evangelism: Churchgoers see movies as useful tool
A recent study by Lifeway Research finds 68% of American Protestant churchgoers have watched a Christian movie in the last year. Around 4 in 5 (81%) say Christian movies are effective evangelism tools.
Southeastern celebrates growth of unique study program in Farsi language, other global efforts
About five years ago, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, told messengers about a new initiative in Persian
Sex abuse reform task force members share sneak peek to coming resource
Three members of the SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force spent a little over an hour sharing with about 50
Essential elements to make a pastor’s welcome video better
A good pastor’s welcome video on your church website can introduce your church and set the tone for the entire guest experience. It’s often the first impression potential visitors get.
Iorg makes about face on retirement plans, prepares to ‘lead on’ in new role
Jeff Iorg on being elected the next SBC Exec Comm president: “I am thankful to God for the privilege of leading in this new capacity and for paying back in some way for what Southern Baptists have been to me for now more than 50 years.”