Bible Study: Christ, the church’s true foundation
God builds the true church on the foundation of Jesus Christ. You can’t have a church if you get rid of Jesus.
BIBLE STUDY: God’s miracle-working power
Jesus’ most transformative miracle was dying for our sins and resurrecting to give us new life. We can trust in His power to do above and beyond all we ask or think because He is God, all-powerful and sovereign. We can trust Him to accomplish His plan in us and in the world for His glory.
Pastors, church leaders encouraged to participate in biennial church compensation survey
DALLAS (BP) – GuideStoneFinancial Resources, Lifeway Research and Baptist state conventions have again teamed up for the SBC Church Compensation Survey. The survey – the largest free study focused on churches in the United States – is conducted every two years.
Southern Baptists see decline in number of congregations
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention faces not only declining membership but also fewer churches to attract potential new members.
Bible Study: ‘Come and see,’ our Savior lives
What a glorious thought, that Jesus – once dead and now alive forever more – is right now interceding for us. Jesus invites us to “come and see” that He lives.
Easter Sunday remains a high attendance day for most churches
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Most pastors are expecting one of their largest crowds on Easter, but those expectations have tempered some in the past decade.
Bible Study: Can we serve God without His presence?
The Old Testament prophet Moses not only knew he needed God’s presence to reach the promised land, he realized he needed to know God more fully.
Hispanic Protestant pastors face unique congregational and community needs
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Pastors of Hispanic Protestant churches in the United States maintain immense gratitude for their role, but many face financial struggles. Their congregations reflect diverse worship styles, but they have a unified desire to reach and serve their communities.
SBC DIGEST: National prayer conference scheduled; B&H releases Yarnell’s ‘God’
National prayer conference to focus on spiritual awakening, Great Commission; Are the people in your pews good theologians? A conversation with Malcolm Yarnell.
Bible Study: God’s plan prevailed despite man’s sin
Despite a mother and son’s deceit, God’s promised plan for ancestors of Christianity prevailed.