Missions, via Acts 1:8, is focus of SBC doctrine study
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The 2005 study examines the mission task of the New Testament church, challenging today's churches to take the Gospel to "Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth."
The six-session study, "The Acts 1:8 Challenge: Empowering the Church to be On Mission" from LifeWay Christian Resources, includes a member book and a leader guide, although many pastors use the sessions as a sermon series or Bible study.
Acts 1:8: A Challenge for Eternity
Rick Warren's first words from his popular book The Purpose-Driven Life are "It's not about you." While Bible-believing Christians around the world know this to be true, Warren's sobering reminder has helped transform and refocus the lives of thousands of believers around the world to be outward thinking rather than inward thinking. In a greater […]
North American missionaries selected for Week of Prayer
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--The North American Mission Board has announced the selection of missionaries to be featured during next spring’s Week of Prayer for the 2005 North American Missions Emphasis.
Belarus children hear of Jesus at Baptist basketball clinics
BOBRUSK, Belarus (BP)–Wearing a cap with the name “JESUS” written across it, pastor Peter Ryzhkov wiped a tear from his cheek as he approached a group of children eagerly awaiting answers to their questions. “Who was Jesus and when did he die?” a girl asked. “Who was Jesus’ father?” a boy wanted to know. Smiling […]
