10-year-old’s passion: serving others
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP)--Erin Oquindo received 99 pairs of shoes and 154 pairs of socks last year for her 9th birthday. All of which she promptly gave away.
Using coffee, conversation as evangelism tools in Portugal
LISBON, Portugal (BP)--What do missionaries do when serving in a self-reliant urban location where the residents have little patience for gospel tracts, EvangeCubes and other traditional forms of evangelism? They find the nearest café, order espresso and a pastry, and spend time getting to know one of the locals. Ideally, the small talk turns to spiritual matters and presents an opportunity to share a personal testimony or even the plan of salvation. But perhaps the conversation simply opens the door to a deeper friendship, growing trust and future occasions to share the Word of God.
LifeWay resources on iTunes growing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Individuals searching for everything from Beth Moore Bible studies to Vacation Bible School songs need look no further than their iTunes account.
Rainer, Stetzer discuss LifeWay Research
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--LifeWay President Thom S. Rainer, who launched LifeWay Research in September 2006, has described missiologist and researcher Ed Stetzer's hiring as a key to the department's future.
BeachReach transforms their spring break
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (BP)–Some students who went to the beach expecting an unholy party during spring break returned home as new followers of Christ. Thanks to LifeWay’s BeachReach ministry, encompassing nearly 700 student participants who, among other things, provided 9,500 van rides and cooked 9,000-plus pancakes. BeachReach is purposely designed to offer collegians on […]
LifeWay upgrades VBS Tools Online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–VBS Tools Online has been enhanced for 2007 to enable churches conducting Vacation Bible Schools to customize their registration forms and for VBS directors to allow multiple users access to the system. “The ultimate goal is to make life easier for VBS directors in churches,” Bethany Webster, Internet producer in the childhood ministry […]
Students consider their callings during Collegiate Week
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| More than 1,000 students stand in Glorieta's Holcomb Auditorium during LifeWay's Collegiate Week services for a time of praise with worship leader Jacob Winn and his band. Photo by Blake Noel |
“I graduate next semester, but I have no idea what I’m doing next.”
“Well, I’m majoring in education, but I don’t know if I really want to teach for the rest of my life.”
“Maybe seminary....”
These, and their infinite variations, are uttered by countless college students on a regular basis, and they are exactly the type of statements LifeWay’s Collegiate Week 2006 theme addressed.
X-Fuge campers embrace opportunity to serve
SAN DIEGO (BP)--San Diego locals don’t seem inclined to relocate, and it’s easy to see why.
LifeWay announces 2007 Vacation Bible School themes
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“Game Day Central: Where Heroes Are Made” is the main 2007 VBS theme published by LifeWay Christian Resources, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention. The curriculum will allow students to “get into the game” with an all-access pass to the Worship Rally Arena and Crafts Fan Zone.
Christian band Even Isaac adds to ‘Fuel’ for youth ministry
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP)--Every Wednesday they have come by the dozens.
