A secret church growth metric that’s hiding in plain sight
Whenever we talk about church growth, the first thing that comes to mind is attendance. How many people are showing up
Loving toxic people: When is it OK to say, ‘We’re done’?
“There are times in life when we find ourselves face-to-face with one of the toughest dilemmas we can experience: having to distance ourselves from people who have become toxic to our emotional, spiritual, or even physical well-being.”
Report highlights openness to faith among Americans who reject God
“What if I told you that tens of millions of Americans who currently reject God are actually open to believing in Him — under the right conditions?” George Barna writes.
First person: Before my feet hit the floor, I pray this
“Let me tell you something that may not surprise you: my head can be a mess first thing in the morning,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.
Study: Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine
According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group.”
Church’s adoption culture ‘sparked by gospel,’ rooted in Scripture
When Ashland Avenue Baptist Church of Lexington realized more than 150 million children worldwide were without families, the congregation responded
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for November 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 5, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Baptism Sunday: Southern Baptists ready for April 24
Southern Baptists across the nation will celebrate Baptism Sunday on Sunday (April 24) as a way of recognizing the first