Church conflict: Online forum for Hawaii pastors addresses solutions
No church is exempt from conflict, said Brian Croft in an online forum for pastors. But, said the founder and
Ukrainians find warmth, food, relief during cold winter months
“In much of the country, city infrastructure has been destroyed. People have fled those cities. What global Christians can pursue now is building homes and churches in western Ukrainian cities…”
‘Listening sessions’ helping determine best course forward for lifewayworship.com
Lifeway continues to hold a series of listening sessions to hear concerns and gather feedback regarding the future of the website lifewayworship.com.
Navigating change: Seminary president shares lessons learned
Change is inevitable in all areas of life and includes changes for individuals, businesses and even denominational organizations and churches, says seminary president Jeff Iorg.
Christians under attack for faith in Western Uganda
“I heard the attackers saying that, ‘The Christians will not celebrate the birth of Issa [Jesus] — we have to teach a lesson to these infidels for refusing our religion,’” a young woman who escaped the attack told Morning Star News.
Going nowhere: 10 reasons why churches get stuck, stop growing
We often call it a “plateaued church,” and we define it as a church that is neither growing nor declining. Here are some reasons a church gets “stuck” in plateau …
First person: What can be done about the atrocities in Nigeria?
“Being a Christian — especially a Baptist — means standing with brothers and sisters around the world and demanding freedom of religion, religious expression and religious practice — without fear of reprisal or persecution or martyrdom.”
BCNE launches Multiplication Center to raise up church leaders
A missiological initiative that started inauspiciously with a dream, will likely have a profound impact on the Baptist Churches of New England for years to come, according to Hal Haller, the associate executive director.