Ben Mandrell called as Bellevue senior pastor
CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP) – Ben Mandrell has been called to be the senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church. Mandrell has served as president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources since summer of 2019.
BIBLE STUDY: There’s only one way
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). When Jesus described Himself as the gate of salvation, He communicated this reality with a powerful symbol. Jesus underscored, “If anyone enters by me, he will be saved.” Clearly, Jesus wanted us to know He is the only way of salvation.
Most churches still pass the offering plate
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When it comes to collecting offerings, most churches pass a plate, but they may also have a basket waiting for you as you walk out the door.
Bible Study: Winning when the world discounts you
David was quickly discounted as a rival for the giant Goliath in the biblical account, but David viewed the challenge differently. Perhaps the story is widely known because David’s reliance on God tipped the scales.
SBC DIGEST: Holman to release women’s notetaking Bible; Hundreds attend Va. church tech conference
Revive Our Hearts, Holman Bibles partner in Bible designed for notetaking; One-day church tech conference draws from several states.
Pastors have increasingly complicated relationship with counseling
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals.
University of Mobile one of many sites for thousands of MFuge campers
MOBILE, Ala. – Lives are being transformed this summerat the University of Mobile, where more than 2,400 middle to high school students are arriving for MFuge – week-long camps centered on missions, worship and spiritual growth.
Bible Study: The only influencer you’ll ever need
All Christ-followers must share their faith with someone. This is why God saves us and leaves us here! There are far too many people without faith in Jesus to leave all the sharing to a handful of people.
Churches rarely discipline members
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently.
BIBLE STUDY: God’s faith principle
We don’t always know why God allows problems, but we know He intends to use them to heighten our maturity and deepen our faith. Trials and troubles are dumbbells and treadmills for the soul. They develop strength and stamina. Faith has a cumulative quality to it. We amass and garner it. We grow it and lay it in store for future times. Our faith grows stronger through the seasons of life.
