Convention sermon: Inserra says ‘cloud of witnesses’ should spur Southern Baptists to gospel endurance
Dean Inserra, pastor of City Church Tallahassee in Florida, preached the convention sermon June 12 at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.
4 ways your church can determine its ‘reach area’
In order for a church to effectively serve their local body of believers, they must know their church reach — the area in which most of their members are concentrated. Here are some ways to define and map your reach area.
University students discover ‘footholds’ for gospel in England
A team of Anderson University students spent nine days sharing Christ’s love in the heart of England.
Religious freedom violations continue in Myanmar
Systematic violations include church bombings, imprisonment of pastors, and killings of Christian leaders.
Children’s music camp celebrates Christmas in July
Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids — also known as SMACK — was hosted by William Carey University in Mississippi last week. They learned the importance of worship ministry and how they can use their skills and gifts in that arena.
First person: Seven practices for time management
“I’m blessed to serve in various roles, and I love each of them. But, that fact also means I’m busy. If I don’t manage my time well, I quickly find myself in trouble,” writes Chuck Lawless.
National WMU’s Wisdom-Martin announces 2027 retirement plans
“Faithfulness in this season calls me to be present with my family in a way that cannot be sustained by the obligations of my current ministry role. Our mission remains unchanged because it is rooted in God’s calling, not in one individual. God’s plan for this organization is bigger than any single person’s role. I have every confidence the Lord will guide and undergird WMU. His faithfulness does not change.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin
First person: Time to lean in at the finish line
The men’s 100-meter race at the 2024 Paris Olympics generated global interest. It was the fastest field ever assembled with the winner not only winning gold but also claiming the titles as “World’s Fastest Man.”