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Three factors that lead to unchurched Christians

According to Lifeway Research, among Protestant pastors in the United States, 3 in 5 consider someone in their congregation a regular churchgoer if they attend church at least twice a month. … more

Southwest Baptist Rejoices with 13 Souls Saved

The 28 team members' united effort, total dedication, trained VBS volunteers/staff, hard work, and passion to win the lost were the keys to a successful Vacation Bible School led by Pastor Fermin … more

How to address church members who are too busy to serve

Seasonal missions or outreach opportunities arise throughout the year: Vacation Bible School, a mission trip, a partnership event at a local school, a chance to show appreciation to first responders, … more

6 Ways to Keep Ministry Morale High When Summer Mission Momentum is Low

There’s a common misconception about church ministry during the summer months. For years, I was fooled into thinking that summer ministry would be a relaxing downshift from the more demanding … more

5 Biblical Texts that Fuel Revitalization

Church revitalization involves more than just programs and strategies. It requires a return to biblical foundations and spiritual renewal. Scripture offers powerful insights and guidance to inspire … more

Never Forget the Veterans on Freedom Day!

July 4, 2024, is a special day for millions of Americans. Americans have been commemorating the holiday for 248 years since July 4, 1776, the official beginning of the Nation and the day Americans … more

Encanto SBC Community Fair

The Outreach Evangelism team of Encanto Southern Baptist Church held a community fair for the entire community on Saturday,  June 8th. Families from the community came out and … more

Centinela hosts X‑Fest on Facility A

Centinela State Prison recently hosted X-Fest on Facility A, a faith-based event featuring skateboards, vehicles, bicycles, and music. The event promoted faith, prayer and a chance for … more

Rethinking pastor compensation

Is your pastor making a living wage? Our pastors willingly carry many burdens on their congregation’s behalf, but financial hardship should not be one … more

Struggle to be Free!

Each person living today on earth struggles. Every human being strives to be free. Free from the bondage of sin, Satan, and old sinful nature. Sin has plagued human beings throughout the … more

Easter at Quest Church - Rain or Shine

This Easter, on March 31, 2024, Quest Church San Diego partnered with the San Diego Southern Baptist Association and the Baptist Foundation to host multiple services and community outreaches in East … 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

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

‘God said to tell it’: 8-year-old MK displays boldness in sharing God’s Word

Every Sunday, 8-year-old Micah Singerman heard his parents, International Mission … more

Three Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Year Replanters

Embarking on the journey of church replanting can be both exhilarating and daunting. It’s a venture filled with challenges, triumphs, and numerous lessons learned along the way. For those … more

Chaplain receives presidential award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Four thousand volunteer hours is sufficient to receive a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Southern Baptist Chaplain Don Biadog Jr. has amassed more than 13,000 hours … more

8 times when church is just ‘fun’

You might have assumed that my point in the title is a negative one—that is, that I’m railing against churches that elevate fun and fellowship over content and conviction. That’s … more

A Small Church Celebrates and Supports Each Other

National City, CA The River of Life (RoL) Church, like most of the nearly 200 churches in the San Diego Southern Baptist Association, is a small congregation. It is a friendly, English-speaking … more

Easter Block Party at The Hill Church

The Hill Church in La Mesa had our annual Easter block party and egg hunt, and it looked a little different this year. Due to rain on the Saturday before Easter, we had to postpone until the next … more

Christian Flag

Pastor Raymond Lee, Pastor of See World Baptist Church, presented the church’s pennant or Christian flag to Judy Peterson, widow of Pastor Henry Peterson, on … more
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