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Source of Hope

Every time has its challenges. The first church had the task of carrying the Gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. They did, and today the Gospel is being preached on all continents. But … more
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6 Ways Pastors Become Men of Prayer

Is every pastor a man of prayer? At first, the question sounds odd, like asking if all water is wet or if all fire is hot. The truth, however, may be surprising. Statistically speaking, almost … more
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"Fire by Night" at Mesa Church

During the Summer Months, Mesa church pushes pause on community groups, which meet in homes and takes time to prioritize spending time as a complete church body. In order to accomplish this, we host … more
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It’s the people

One of my favorite lines in all of literature is a humorous and somewhat cryptic speech delivered by Bilbo Baggins during his eleventy-first birthday party: “I don’t know half of you half … more
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Vacation Bible School Registration Kick-Off

First Baptist Church Clairemont recently attended the Association Vacation Bible School (VBS) Training Clinic in Escondido coordinated by Pastor Walt Hatch of Hilltop Baptist Church.  We were … more
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10 reasons some folks didn’t listen to your preaching or teaching this weekend

We who preach or teach are kidding ourselves if we believe everyone is listening to us when we speak.  Somebody’s  not listening (and, if weren’t honest, we can identify some of … more
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Why a pastor should pastor his children first

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). I’ve heard it said that a new father has lots of opinions and … more
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The hope we carry: pastor with cancer walks 100 miles with the cross

SALISBURY, Md. (BP) – The importance of time carries a particular weight for Richard Pope, pastor of Canvas Church. It’s not something to be taken lightly, and not something he has a … more
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Making your checklist for church communication in 2023

First appeared in The Baptist Paper newspaper, January 4, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. A communication strategy checklist for the new year could be very long for most churches. In … more
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Press Release for San Diego Today

Congratulations to newly ordained minister Christopher Groves by two Bay Park churches, See World Church, a Korean Church, and Sonlight Church, both of which meet in the same building on … more
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Finding Greatness in Gentleness

According to a study from Gallup, 40% of adults from 115 countries globally said they had experienced worry or stress, and about one in four or more experienced sadness (27%) or anger (24%) in … more
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Southern Baptist college, seminary professors reiterate church’s role in baptism

PITTSBURGH (BP) – Siani Null thought she could earn God’s favor. If she got the right grades, spent time with the right people and gave her best as a competitive swimmer, the young … more
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4 social media shifts the church should know about

NASHVILLE (BP) – The internet is changing again. And that is bad news for the churches that are already lagging behind on social media platforms. But it also creates an opportunity to … more
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The Government Is Not Caesar: Andy Stanley Defends Decision to Suspend Services

Pastor  Andy Stanley  of  North Point Church  in Atlanta, Georgia defended his decision to continue suspending in-person services in a sermon on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Stanley … more
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Outreach Fair at Encanto Southern Baptist Church

Encanto Southern Baptist Church had a Community Outreach Fair on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 am-3 pm.  There were 260 people in attendance.  We had several game booths, a prayer booth, … more
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SAN DIEGO CRUISE SHIP CREW MINISTRY

My wife Lorna and I started the Cruise Ship Ministry in 2017. We have a unique opportunity to meet and minister with Crew members from around the world (from England, Netherlands, Spain, Serbia, … more
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Amid pandemic and personal struggles

(RNS) — Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado believes the story of Esther can help guide Christians through challenging times. Lucado should know. The biblical book bearing … more
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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Presentation

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association presented the Frontera Tour at Ocean View Church to the San Diego Southern Baptist pastors. More than 60 pastors and … more

Great Commission is ‘first priority,’ Allen tells MBTS graduates

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – Cars in the parking lots on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s campus were sparse this December, and fewer seats than usual were occupied in the Daniel Lee … more
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Building a Home in Tijuana

Mission Trails Church has had the privilege of building homes in Tijuana and Rosarito for 9 of the last 10 years.  Amor Ministries ( Amor.org ) has been serving the poor in Mexico since 1980 by … more
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