Colorado Baptists celebrate record baptisms
Colorado Baptists celebrated a record-breaking 1,046 baptisms in 2023 — nearly doubling the previous year’s total of 550 — at their annual meeting on Oct. 14–15.
Pro-lifers brave cold at March for Life; VP Vance, pro surfer Hamilton encourage crowd
“As we march, march for life … let us send a message of hope and love to the moms and mothers-to-be, to the fathers that they too can say to themselves, ‘I don’t need easy, I just need possible.'” said pro surfer Bethany Hamilton.
Knock, knock: Door-to-door evangelism initiative ‘a simple way to reach people’
Terry Long said it seems some people believe door-to-door evangelism only worked in the past. And he can see why
‘The Forge’ producer Kendrick and Q&A on discipleship
Stephen Kendrick discusses the role of discipleship in the church and how pastors can use “The Forge” and its discipleship resources to spark impactful discipleship in their churches.
Why are struggling Baptist associations overwhelmed?
“Struggling associations need intervention from outside the association. Their director or strategist may easily burn out and need personal support,” writes George Bullard.
Jail ministry feeding Alabama inmates’ hunger for the gospel
Jail ministry volunteers from Dale Baptist Association in Alabama conducted a baptism service July 21 for 44 Dale County inmates
Gospel goalie: Texas pastor excels on the ice
Some preachers are renowned for fiery sermons. One small-town Central Texas pastor is known, at least in some circles, for
Seminary students step in to help in Helene relief
“It showed me the beauty of people and their resilience to heal in the face of darkness, as well as the beauty of the Church and the way so many people wanted to step up and help,” one Southeastern Seminary student said.