Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina names David Melber next CEO
After a yearlong search, the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina has a new leader for the first time in 40 years. David Melber replaces Michael C. Blackwell, who retired in September 2023.
Recent years have left clergy burned out, but experts say change is possible
The title of a 2024 report from the Hartford Institute for Research summed up what clergy are saying: “I’m Exhausted All the Time.” Small wonder that about half of clergy had thought about leaving their congregation …
Evangelistic outreach events return to migrant centers
This summer marked the return of the Feeding Those Who Feed Us ministry outreach events at migrant centers throughout California
SBC 2022: June 14 AM Recap
Highlights from the first session of the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California: Many messengers spent a good part
Avoiding ‘the cringe’: 3 ways to make your church ‘invite-worthy’
At least once a month, walk through your buildings, review your worship and educational services, consider different elements of church life and ask yourself: “How would this hit me if I were a guest?,” Lifeway notes.
Command or collaboration during Disaster Relief?
“We should never wish for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. Yet when they happen, it is a great time to show our very best as a fellowship of congregations fused together as an association.”
Texas Baptists embrace new partnership, launch of ministry center in Laredo
A new ministry center will open in Laredo, Texas, as part of a partnership between Texas Baptists River Ministry and Send Relief. The
Podcast host shares stories; pastors reflect on experiences
That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a