First person: My Dad, the know-it-all — and ‘lifelong learner’
My dad is a know-it-all — in history, especially naval and American history; in politics; in random facts spanning from
First person: 12 ways my wife partners with me in ministry
I don’t brag enough about my wife. I was a single pastor the first 10 years I served as a pastor, and then God brought Pam into my world.
Holiness and wealth: Prosperity gospel views on the rise, study shows
According to a Lifeway Research study, 52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their church and charities, with 24% strongly agreeing.
Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines diagnosed with kidney cancer
“I speak for our entire Tennessee network of churches when I say that we are praying for our friends, Steve and Donna, their children and grandchildren, and the Bellevue family,” said Randy C. Davis of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
‘Removing the barrier’: New scholarship opens doors for MS students
“The whole concept is really removing the barrier of cost of premium Christian higher education,” said Darby Renfro, a freshman at Mississippi College.
Jordan’s ACCTS ministry changes name, moves under umbrella of Jordan Baptist Convention
The Arab Center for Consulting and Training Services (ACCTS) led by Nabeeh and Ruba Abbassi in Jordan is stepping “into a new season” and changing its name to ATHAR.
First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’
Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.
‘Fine arts Bible study’ group reaches atheist student with gospel
“People aren’t always going to react well to the gospel,” said Payton Beucher, a student at Northwest Missouri State University. “But you don’t give people the excuse to throw it back in your face.”