Georgia association launches foundation to strengthen churches
This is the second foundation established by the Chattahoochee Baptist Association. In 2007, a New Work Foundation was established. To date, $700,000 has been granted to help establish 23 new church plants in the association.
First person: Be the reason someone’s thankful this Thanksgiving
Have you ever thought about what makes someone truly likeable? Here’s a little truth bomb: it’s not their looks, talent, or even their charm.
First person: Experiencing a memorable Christmas
“What if some of your gifts under the tree this year were Bibles? Singing ‘holiday classics’ from Bing and Burl is okay, but what about those carols that carry the gospel?” write Mark Snowden of the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.
Championing effective innovation: Bullard driven to help leaders with strategic thinking, efforts
George Bullard’s primary advice for associational leaders? Spend the most time and energy with those who want to participate in missional activities.
Week of Prayer: Reaching a lost world for Christ starts with prayer
The International Mission Board urges Southern Baptists to join them in prayer for IMB missionaries this week.
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.
Week of Prayer: IMB missions impacting lives in Senegal
Twenty-five Senegalese islanders crowded into a classroom. Sitting in front of a film projector, their eyes were glued to the screen. As they watched the JESUS film, International Mission Board missionaries Moses and Beth saw opportunity…
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 8, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.