
10 questions for evaluation at the end of the year
No matter how crazy a year it’s been, our responsibilities as believers haven’t changed. On that basis, here are some questions I use to evaluate the past year in preparation for setting next year’s goals.

Reasons why your church doesn’t need a printed bulletin
Many churches have stopped handing out printed bulletins. During the pandemic, churches couldn’t distribute printed bulletins because attendance moved online.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 26
FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT Ephesians 5:8–21 As I write this, the gas station down the street reveals a gallon of

Facing threats and persecution: Voice of the Martyrs VP shares stories from recent trip
The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians is observed on the first Sunday of November, this year Nov. 2.

Unexpected family connection to the Holocaust
Exploring the unusual circumstances surrounding his birth, retired Southern Baptist Pastor Steve Simpson discovered an unexpected connection to the Holocaust.

Church planter called back to Vermont to lead rural congregation, mentor pastors
“We are getting settled and becoming a part of the fabric of our community. We’ve been building a core group, developing friendships and meeting lots of people,” said church planter Robby Pitt.

First person: How do we pastor through an election year?
This year no doubt will be filled with a perpetual barrage of politics. As pastors, how do we pastor through a year like this?

SBC Executive Committee votes to waive attorney client privilege
Following a three-and-a-half hour meeting today in its second special called meeting, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voted 44