Management years of congregations and the need for God’s empowering vision
As I sat across the desk from the pastor, I heard him describe a congregation with many great qualities. But they had no idea about where they were headed, much less what God’s empowering vision might be for their next seven years.
Church’s ‘We stand with Israel’ sign defaced by vandals
Vandals have defaced a church’s sign in Gainesville, Georgia, that declares: “We stand with Israel.” North Hall Church pastor Bucky Kennedy is using the incident to proclaim the gospel.
‘Addressing a burden’: GuideStone, NAMB partner to provide retirement, insurance for new church planters
New Send Network church planting missionaries can take advantage of increased support through the North American Mission Board, anchored by a slate
Leadership and how to avoid the pendulum effect
Discussing some of my leadership shortcomings with a colleague reminded me of a common mistake often made during leadership transition.
Mississippi Baptists ‘thrilled,’ ‘thankful’ for special missions gift
Generous giving last year by Mississippi Baptists has enabled a special gift in the amount of $718,450 to the Lottie
‘Stories’ podcast Season 5 features three missions widows
Gloria Sloan-Castellanos knows what it’s like to face the unthinkable. In 1999 — just six months after she and her
‘God’s blessing’ the key to Georgia church’s turnaround after almost shuttering
Boxes of Kleenex are always at the ready in the sanctuary of McFarland Hill Baptist Church. They’re for wiping tears of joy among a growing congregation that nearly ceased to exist just more than a decade ago.
A culture of hospitality opens doors to the gospel
The Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 6–13, 2022. For more information, click here. When Steven and Cindy