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Spanish-Speaking Church Planting Residencies Are Starting in Key North American Cities

Hispanic leaders from 13 metropolitan areas across North America gathered at the North American Mission Board headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, … more
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8 Thoughts on Being Genuine Friends with Non-Believers

As a young believer, I learned from older believers that we were supposed to evangelize lost people—but do so from a distance so you’re not stained by the relationship. I understand that … more
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Teach Theology—Your Church Needs It

The 2022 biennial State of Theology study conducted by Lifeway Research revealed some troubling findings about what evangelicals say they believe. Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) believe Jesus is … more
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Church planting as a tool for advancing the kingdom of God

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sunday, March 19 is Church Planting Emphasis Sunday in the 2023 SBC Calendar of Events. LAS VEGAS – I recently spent time in Southern California with 600 church … more
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Five Reasons Lead Pastors Should Be Involved with VBS

Few church programs are as ubiquitous as Vacation Bible School (VBS). Churches across all denominations prepare for the summer influx of kids. It’s fun. You get to dance in the sanctuary! … more
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Preaching Is Not a Performance

More than anywhere else, pastors and church leaders feel the pressure to entertain in the pulpit, which is, ironically, often atop a stage. The local church is not a stage and the pastor is not a … more
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Who qualifies as a ‘regular churchgoer’? Study might surprise some

To be considered a regular at a local church by those behind the pulpit and in the pews, you’ll probably need to show up in person at least a couple times a month. A study from Lifeway … more
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SEND Gathering in San Diego

On February 20-22, 2023, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, the SEND network had a gathering of three days for church-planting couples and leaders to worship, learn, and dream … more

12 Results when a Church Does Not Disciple Well

First appeared in The Baptist Press, February 27, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. I have written other posts about poor discipleship in the church, including how not to fix that … more
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Five shifts to consider in reaching our unchurched city

As I talk and get to know the different pastors and churches here in San Diego, I’m realizing that we do a great job reaching the churched and prepared audiences with the gospel. Despite the … more
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A church of courage

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The following is a book excerpt from “Willing to Risk it All for His Name’s Sake” written by Eric Reese. Eric and Ramona Reese have served with the IMB in … more
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Hospitality essentials: 5 keys to your church being more welcoming

First appeared in The Baptist Paper newspaper, January 30, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. The church welcome time is important in your church for three reasons: to be friendly to regular … more
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San Diego ministries focus on ‘bold new course’ through All San Diego strategy

First appeared in The Baptist Paper, February 13, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. As churches and other ministries seek to regain a sense of normal in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 … more
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Ordination of Dr. Scott P. Bayer

On Friday, February 3, 2023, New Song Community Church in Oceanside, California, ordained Dr. Scott P. Bayer to the ministry of Christ. After providing a theological paper and standing before a … more
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What the church started during the pandemic that it needs to continue

TYRONE, Ga. (BP) – More than we’d like to admit, life changes and it never goes back to the way it was. Yet, if life were a coin, there would be two sides. There would be the side of … more
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Ministers’ tax guide released by GuideStone

First appeared in The Baptist newspaper, January 31, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. GuideStone Financial Resources has released its most popular annual publication, the 2023 … more
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The Beatitudes for Pastors

First appeared in The Baptist newspaper, January 24, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. In so many ways, pastoring is the greatest job in the world — mostly because it is not a … more
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San Diego Southern Baptist Association Celebrates 80th Anniversary of God’s Goodness

It is considered an enormous blessing when the LORD sends rain in a drought-susceptible area of Southern California (SoCal). The winter storm did not hinder… more
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Mesa Church Community Bonfire Night

Mesa Church partnered with a local realtor and coffee shop to host a community night on Wednesday December 28, 2022 to meet more families in our neighborhood. We utilized the bounce house from the … more
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3 things to consider before downsizing your ministry staff

First appeared in The Baptist paper newspaper, January 12, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. Anytime the economy is struggling, or during inflationary times, it’s perfectly normal for … more
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