Churches & Ministry

ORLANDO (BP) – A simple invitation for community over a shared meal is the most genuine approach for sharing the hope of Jesus, Amy Hannon said during an emphasis on biblical hospitality at the Pastors’ Wives and Women in Ministry Conference June 8 in Orlando.

ORLANDO – Twenty-eight years ago, members from First Baptist Church in Kissimmee began to pray that the church might someday own the field that adjoined their church property. As part of the events surrounding Crossover from June 1 to June 6, the church hosted its first outreach efforts on the land they recently acquired.

JACKSON, Tenn. (BP) – In an instant, a casual father-son outing became a desperate fight for survival.

I am convinced the root issue most churches face today is that they have lost their vision.

NASHVILLE (BP) – In 1917, Southern Baptists decided the Convention needed a central office to handle its business throughout the year. When the Cooperative Program was established a few years later, the SBC Executive Committee received a small portion of the budget each year.

Faith often grows in moments of desperation. There is a reason James wrote in James 1:2-3, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance”. Trials grow our faith as we see Jesus answer in ways we might not expect.

The hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” has the line, “How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away.” Yet is that what happened? Did the Father literally abandon the Son?

More important than a perfect parent, Gen Alpha needs parents who model authentic faith, who are willing to pass on their faith to their children, and are intentional in engaging them in conversations about hard issues with truth and grace. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The church flourishes when disciples are being formed. But how do churches know if they’re effectively forming disciples?

We've all been there. We want to pray but the words won't come. Maybe we don't what to say. Perhaps the burden is heavy it's hard to articulate. Chuck Lawless shares 10 tips to help you in these moments.