
First person: Pastor, what are your blind spots?
“One of the most deadly challenges for leaders are blind spots. Everyone has them,” writes Phi Cooke. “The worst leaders don’t realize it, while the best are constantly on guard because they know how deadly those blind spots can be.”

What churches need to know about avoiding cyber scams
After hearing news that cyber criminals recently stole nearly $800,000 from a church in North Carolina, many congregations are asking

Rashional Thoughts: Forgiving ourselves hard but essential step in healing process
So many things we wish we would have said or done — and now it’s too late. If only we

First person: A day in the life of a military chaplain
Think you know what military chaplains do? You might be surprised.
SBC 2021: Evening recap for June 14
Here’s what happened this afternoon at the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville: The new officers of the SBC Pastors Conference

Missouri missions leaders spotlight discipleship, transforming communities
Missouri directors of missions recently gathered at the Baptist Building in Jefferson City to learn how to more effectively help

Nursing ministry celebrates 40 years of caring for church members’ needs
“It represents a priority of ministry particularly to our elderly members, but it also serves all the church family,” said John Waters, lead pastor of First Baptist Church Statesboro, Georgia.

Self-control not possible by ‘self,’ only through Holy Spirit, Draper says
Jimmy Draper said self-control is an oxymoron. “We do not have self-control,” said Draper, president emeritus of Lifeway. “The Israelites