How to carry on student camp momentum? Start early and involve everyone.
DES MOINES (BP) – The student ministry calendar maintains a rhythm during the school year of regular gatherings alongside occasional higher-volume-and-publicity events. Sometimes the latter can be for the youth group itself, such as a bowling night, or alongside other churches, as in a weekend discipleship event.
Following pressure, Baylor returns grant to study LGBTQIA+ ‘inclusion and belonging’ in the church
WACO, Texas (BP) – Baylor University’s president announced in a letter Wednesday (July 9) that the school has rescinded a grant toward the study of “disenfranchisement and exclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and women” in churches.
Oklahoma teen’s legacy endures that Jesus is better
MUSTANG, Okla. (BP) – It was a Sunday, and Jason Doran really wanted to talk to his son.
Associational leadership cohorts ready to start third year of peer mentorship, growth
NASHVILLE (BP) – In his 15 years of associational ministry, Terry Stockman has learned the benefits of listening.
Local churches join Disaster Relief, prepare for long-term flood tragedy response
KERRVILLE, Texas (BP) – On most days, it’s easy to see why families have flocked to this area for generations. The typically low, tranquil Guadalupe River backdrops activities like swimming, fishing, tubing and kayaking. The hills bring winding roads loved by motorcyclists and trails popular with hikers.
Churches have a role in showing hope after Idaho shooting, says pastor
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (BP) – After finishing up Sunday morning services as pastor at Freedom Fellowship Church on June 29, Jeremy Scott and his wife, Jennifer, left town for a well-deserved trip to a cabin near the Canadian border to celebrate their 28th anniversary. On their way, they noticed several police cars headed back toward town.
Compassion, Gospel can’t be overlooked after Penn’s decision to change records
PHILADELPHIA (BP) – The transgender revolution has made promises it is unable to deliver and will bring forward many still looking for their identity.
Resistance to revival: South Dakota pastor becomes an unlikely church planter
YANKTON, S.D. (BP) – Jeff Mueller never intended to plant a church. In fact, he was pretty loud in his opposition to its widespread practice while training to be a minister.
‘Defund Day’ participants rally across the nation as ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ goes to Senate
NASHVILLE (BP) – Thousands took part in more than 200 demonstrations nationwide Saturday, June 28, calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood.
With every breath, Ohio pastor gives thanks for a teen’s decision
BLANCHESTER, Ohio (BP) – Tom Leach has a shirt that says, “I never met my hero, but they live inside me.” It testifies to his calling to preach the Gospel, but also to a stranger who fills his lungs to proclaim that message.
