First person: How to handle dying programs in a church
Most of our churches have at least one – that is, a program that’s not working anymore. The activity goes on, but it’s now more a habit than a transformational ministry. Here are several options to address this kind of ministry:
Missouri churches engage nearly 2,000 with LIFE Outreach event
Even among the crackle and roar of motorcycle engines, there’s room for the still, quiet voice of the gospel. Even as riders fly and flip through the air, the Holy Spirit can draw lost souls.
Lives ‘transformed completely’ in Argentina’s prisons
Georgia Baptist missionary Jason Cobb is awed by the Lord’s power to change lives, even among the most hardened criminals
NC Children’s Homes appoints search team for new leader
The Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina has launched its search for a new leader with the formation of a search committee that was announced in an email sent to supporters and friends of the ministry Friday morning (Nov. 3).
Chinese husband turns in Christian wife for tutoring
Chinese authorities sentenced a Christian woman to 10 days of detention after her non-Christian husband reported her for tutoring children.
Arizona Baptists reflect on another record year of CP giving
In the midst of a pandemic, Arizona Southern Baptist churches proved themselves faithful in missions giving in 2021. Cooperative Program
Bible Access List highlights restrictions around the world
Somalia tops the list of countries where access to the Bible is blocked by law, actions of religious extremists or acts by other nonstate actors, the Bible Access Initiative announced Oct. 2.
Conclave NextGen continues to expand while encouraging TX leaders
“We had more children’s ministry workers than we have ever had. We tripled the number from 2021 to 2022 and then tripled again this year,” said Cory Liebrum, youth and family ministry specialist at BGCT.