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Don’t fall prey to the school checklist

September is one of my favorite times of the year. The remnants of summer still linger, but the glow of fall begins to surround us. Storefronts filled with golds, browns and oranges that entice us … more
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6 ways social media affects your ministry and how to steward it well

DALLAS (BP) – Social media has fundamentally changed the way we communicate with one another. Thoughts are broadcast to followers in a matter of seconds, generating quick public criticism or … more
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Crossline Church Vacation Bible School

Crossline Church did Spark Studios for Vacation Bible School (VBS) this year. It truely "sparked' our children into worship and learning. The theme was to encourage our children to "spark" their … more
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Christian author shares stories from the Ukrainian border

MEDYKA, Poland (BP) – Ever since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Christian author Kyle Duncan knew he had to do something. The terrible things Ukrainians have endured are … more
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The wisdom of the ages

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (BP) – A friend recounted her visit to a family member in an assisted living facility. Not only did she spend time with her relative, she also had a long chat with a few other … more
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VBS at the Meadowbrook Apartments

Project Access, a non-profit organization that services the communities of Skyline Hills and Paradise Hills, partnered with the Bright Hope Community Church in 2019 to provide healthy lunches to the … more
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Tutoring Children and Youth Training

On August 5th and 6th, a group of dedicated volunteers from Encanto Southern Baptist Church and Bright Hope Community Church gathered for a very special training.  Their interest in … more
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Old Town Community Church Baptisms

Local folks and tourists were finding ways to cool off on a hot summer day by swimming, skiing, paddle boarding, relaxing, flying kites, jogging, attending a reunion or birthday party, and enjoying … more
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Stressed out? 7 steps to finding peace in a stressful world

Facing stress is a fact of life. How we manage our stress says a lot about our depth of faith and how much we rely on God each day. When we manage stress effectively, we can find peace in a … more
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Back to School Backpack Giveaway

On July 30th, Hilltop Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Torre Fuerte, and Set Free Southland got together to bless the students in our community! We were blessed with a total of 200 backpacks from … more
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Ministering to your community as school starts back

As the school year is upon us, what are some ways you and your church can engage your community through local schools? Before I was the Baptist Collegiate Ministry Campus Minister for Arkansas … more
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Why we’re here

A consultant assisting IBSA with strategic planning recently challenged us with this question: “Why does Illinois need a Southern Baptist brand of disciple?” He wasn’t … more
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Better Together

The California convention is coming October 25 – 26 and your Committee on Convention Operations is pleased to announce this year’s slate of convention speakers. You can click … more
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SBCV Chinese fellowship helps pastors connect

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (BP) – When pastor Michael Wu first arrived at the SBC of Virginia Annual Homecoming last November, he felt alone. Wu is the bi-vocational pastor of Roanoke Chinese … more
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‘Help, hope and healing’: Southern Baptist volunteers responding to Kentucky floods

As surveyors continue assessing the damage done by the historic flooding that has deluged eastern Kentucky, Southern Baptists have begun planning their response. Dozens of Southern Baptist … more
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Church grows through unlikely friendship

KELLY, La. (BP) – J Bear is old and can get stuck in his ways, stubborn even. At any moment he makes a racket for no other reason than to let others know he’s there. Small in stature, a … more
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Wheelchair no obstacle for 68-year-old’s baptism in Louisiana

Being wheelchair-bound could not stop 68-year-old Jack Butler from publicly declaring his faith in Jesus through baptism. Six men, three on each side, carried Butler on a wooden plank and then … more
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3 easy ways to improve your Sunday announcements

GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) – With my role at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, I have the blessing of preaching in many different churches. That allows me to see how other churches are … 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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Count the Cost Champions gather in Southern California for robust training

WESTLAKE VILLAGE–California Southern Baptist leaders from across the state gathered July 17-20 for what most understood to be a traditional Count the Cost training. It proved to be much … more
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