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The Power of a Visitor’s Card

Most regular churchgoers disregard the simple visitor’s card tucked away behind church pews and seats. But for one Send Network church plant in Vancouver, Washington, these cards have proven to … more

The Best Is Yet to Come in Your Ministry

You likely came into 2020 with big plans. You had dreams of doing great ministry that had nothing to do with a global pandemic. Then March came, and all your plans had to change.  I know many … more

When a Hug is Not Enough

(*This is not intended to take the place of medical care. Some situations may require care beyond what we have the skills to provide.). “…[M]any people know what it’s like to … more

WW2 Medal of Honor recipient’s story is one of love

NASHVILLE (BP) — In a B-29 flying above Japan in 1945, a bomb prematurely ignited. Army Sgt. Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin picked up the still-burning device and walked it through the … more

Hosting a Special Christmas

Our hearts were full to be able to host a special Christmas gathering not for one but for two groups of crew members from Holland America Koningsdam Cruise Ship on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.  They … more

How to Love Other Christians When We Don’t Agree

As a second generation Filipino-American I am very aware of my “otherness”—whether it’s at church on Sunday which includes a 30-minute worship set with a beautiful LED screen … more

How to start the New Year fasting and praying

Prayer connects us to Heaven. Fasting disconnects us from Earth. For these reasons, churches are setting aside days for fasting and prayer in January 2024.  J. D. Greear, past president of … more

Dia del Nino

On Friday, April 26, 2024, Iglesia Nueva Cancion celebrated Dia del Nino. It’s a community event where we celebrate children. The purpose of this event was to share the gospel by connecting … more

Crying as a Spiritual Discipline May Change How You See the World

(RNS) Early in seminary, I had a startling realization: I hadn’t cried in years. While this isn’t particularly unusual — sadly, it’s all too normative — it struck me as … more

Vacation Bible School Training

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, First Baptist Church Lemon Grove had the honor to host a Vacation Bible School training sponsored by the San Diego Southern Baptist Association. Pastor Walt Hatch and a … more

2019 SBC Annual Meeting

2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham, Alabama... more

What’s the word? Website puts Baptist spin on popular Wordle game

NASHVILLE (BP) – After their daily time in the Word, Southern Baptists can now spend a little time figuring out the daily word. The SBC Executive Committee has unveiled a … more

VBS 2022 Hilltop Baptist Church / Iglesia Bautista Torre Fuerte

What a great time at VBS! Hilltop Baptist Church and Iglesia Bautista Torre Fuerte partnered together to have VBS on July 7-10, 2022.  We did Lifeway's Spark Studio and for our … more

What a week at New Song Community Church!

We hosted our 20th annual Kids Camp July 12-16, 2021.  We enjoyed a record number of in attendance and salvations with 327 and 86, respectively.  God is good! We offered 10 … more

Nickelodeon ‘Kid of the Year’ nominee wants to protect God’s creation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BP) – After learning his home town of Chattanooga is one of the most polluted cities in the world, 12-year-old Cash Daniels knew he had to do something. Daniels began … more

We need each other

NASHVILLE (BP) – A few years ago, our family vacationed in California – the land of the great redwood forest. The author John Steinbeck wrote of them: “The redwoods, once seen, … more

5 steps to making a church logo that people will recognize

Creating a church logo is not for the novice. But it’s a necessity because we live in a … more

Pathways Church Baptisms

Pathways Church of Santee, California gathered at La Jolla Shores this past month for fun, fellowship, worship and the baptism of 16 people. Children, Teens, and adults of all ages publicly … more

Southern Baptist leaders stress unity, trust during drama-free meeting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — As chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, Pastor Rolland Slade has long had one goal. Make the committee’s meetings boring … more

Tennessee 6-year-old inspires church with Annie Offering gift

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Pastor Larry Robertson of Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tenn., saw the young Maci Parker out of the corner of his eye, respectfully waiting to address her … more
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