First person: Make the most of Christmas Eve this year
Christmas Eve lands on a Sunday this year. I understand the temptation to scale back, but the reality is this year may be one of the biggest ministry opportunities you have for several years to come.
Digital strategy provides lifeline for Ukrainians, prompts ‘thousands of gospel conversations’
Bombs are falling every 10 minutes in Mariupol, Ukraine, a Ukrainian official reported. As hearts and buildings are broken, International Mission
Arkansas churches sharing ‘holiday hugs’ with community
As Christmas approaches, Arkansas Baptists around the state are taking the opportunity to share the gospel and God’s love.
Militants kill 92 in Nigeria, kidnap 60-plus in Christian villages
Militants killed about 92 people and kidnapped more than 60 in one week in the predominantly Christian villages of Nigeria’s
Study shows most churches start fiscal year in January — opinions vary on budget creation
For most pastors, the start of a new calendar year also indicates the start of a new fiscal year for their churches. But there is much more variety among pastors when it comes to who is involved in making the budget for the fiscal year.
SBC seminaries celebrate graduates, challenge them to be bold in ministry
In recent weeks, the six Southern Baptist Convention seminaries celebrated graduates during their fall commencement ceremonies. See reports from each
Central Asia offers ‘eye-opening’ missions experience for African American pastors
“It’s one thing to believe the Bible, read the stories and have faith in what you’re believing in. It’s another thing altogether to be a part in some way of the history of it all.”
Intergenerational mindset key to growth in German church plant
The new Christian thought a small Bible study group was a great idea, but she had one stipulation. She didn’t want it to be a small group exclusively for those her age. It needed to be intergenerational.