Small groups remain key aspect of churches’ discipleship ministry
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Visiting a friend outside his hometown of Gloucester, England, in the late 1700s, Robert Raikes encountered children cursing, gambling and fighting in the streets. He was horrified, but a local woman told him it was even worse on Sundays, the children’s one day off each week from the factory. Determined to help children in that situation learn to read and learn about the God who loved them, Raikes founded the first Sunday School in 1780.
Pastors’ pay rebounds in Southern Baptist churches
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – After a difficult economic stretch for many churches and pastors, Southern Baptist pastors may feel more comfortable compared to two years ago.
Reports indicate increased cost of ministry, from homes to hires
NASHVILLE (BP) – Reports showing sustained increases in food and home prices alongside a cooling labor market highlight a continuing challenge for churches.
‘We Carry Kevan’ fosters biblical friendship between disabled, able-bodied
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (BP) – When Katie met Kevan in 2018, his compassion charmed her.
Pastor’s ‘holy discontent’ leads to county’s first Southern Baptist church
MT. STERLING, Ill. (BP) – Don Hannel had no plans for change. He had pastored his hometown church of Pleasant Hill in west-central Illinois for nearly 19 years. The church was growing. He had a secure ministry. There was no reason to leave.
In their prayer orbit: Texas church stays in touch with members aboard the ISS
PASADENA, Texas (BP) – Providence Baptist Church has an elder making a mockery of the term “remote work.” Over the last several months Barry Wilmore has proven that long distances shouldn’t keep one from being an active church member.
Churches respond today, for the future after deadly Georgia school shooting
WINDER, Ga. (BP) – Area churches have canceled or altered normal Wednesday activities after a shooting at Apalachee High School left four dead and nine others taken to area hospitals with injuries.
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham.
First VBS in many years for Nevada church exceeds expectations
SUN VALLEY, Nev. (BP) – Larry Whitney spent much of his adult life getting cows to leave the herd. “Cutting,” as it is called, occurs for several reasons ranging from getting them to a veterinarian to preparing them for market.
Olympics were a ‘bonus’ for one Tennessee volunteer
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (BP) – One week as a missions volunteer during the 2024 Summer Olympics has provided Traci Jefferson with a lifetime of memories.
