Children’s ministry investment leads to baptism surge for IL church
Illinois pastor David Wright of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church reflects on his journey, initially questioning his effectiveness before a surge of baptisms renewed his faith.
San Antonio church experiences new life after small change
Despite a history spanning 102 years on the west side of San Antonio, St. Luke Baptist Church’s future had begun to look bleak.
But then God’s grace, diligence and one small change …
‘We care what happens to them’: English practice in Japan sparks deep friendships
In the Japanese language, there are two distinct words for communication. “Tatemae” means the façade you put up in front
Spring outreach strategy displays renewed focus for AR churches
On Baptism Sunday (April 7) First Baptist Church DeWitt, Arkansas, baptized five believers of Christ. Two more baptisms were scheduled for the next Sunday. “The Lord is working in our church a lot right now,” pastor Jimmy Albrecht said.
Christian villages in Burma targeted in airstrikes; two people killed
In ongoing attacks against certain minorities, Myanmar’s military killed two people in recent airstrikes on two mostly Christian villages. The
Ready to make a true difference? Here are 10 steps we all can do
It seems we constantly must wade through layers and layers of opinions before we can find those glimmering diamonds known as facts. So, I’d like to offer a challenge, and I need your help to evaluate the difference it could make.
‘Key is communication’: Disaster Relief building pipeline of leaders for national disaster response
Key Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers from across the country gathered in Louisville recently to be trained to help effectively respond to national emergencies.
SBCAL names Alabama’s Chris Crain AMS of the Year
The Southern Baptist Conference for Associational Leaders named Alabama’s Chris Crain AMS of the Year during the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando today (June 7).