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Outside the gate

It was the last week of His life, and Jesus was fielding questions from critics in the temple. An angry crowd gathered around Him as one after another lost their arguments. One challenger was left: a … more

Send Network unveils new values, leadership team, Spanish website

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At a national meeting of more than 275 field staff at the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) headquarters Thursday (Oct. 6) Send Network President Vance Pitman … more

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

Our brokenness is God’s opportunity

Many years ago, my son’s team played a baseball tournament against a team from Chattanooga. These kids were maybe 11- or 12-years-old. Jonathan came to the plate and hit a scorching line drive … more

Southern Baptist DR sites up and running in FL communities

Before sunrise on Sunday morning (Oct. 2), Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers in Florida were busy opening cans of food and getting the ovens heated up as they prepared for a day of … more

Gospel seeds left in a tree bear fruit years later

Ten-year-old Mai was in the jungle near her home in Southeast Asia looking for food with her mother when a plastic bag dangling from a tree caught her eye. She quickly ran over and discovered printed … more

First Year Anniversary

Center City Church planned a lunch celebration in a local public park to mark out God’s faithfulness to us during our first year as a church here in La Mesa, CA on Sunday September 18, … more

Five tips for planning a great fall event

The fall is a great season to think about doing an event to gather your community together. Here are some important steps to keep in mind as you get ready for this event. Ask the right… more

Disruptive moments

EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) – Julie Thompson’s bend in the road began with the discovery of a lump. For James P. Colepepper, it was a visit from police officers who told him his … more

Compass Church - 4 Year Anniversary

Compass Church celebrated 4 years of meeting as a church on Sunday September 11, 2022! We have seen God work throughout the years at Compass and continue to bring people to saving faith. He also … more

Multi-ethnic church gathers 500 backpacks for the Philippines

SAN DIEGO (BP) – Last year Old Town Community Church sent 72 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the Philippines. This year, they’re sending 500. “The backpacks are an … more

Age no barrier for 84-year-old DR volunteer

CLARKSBURG, Md. (BP) — Gwen Arthur was saddened watching news broadcasts showing photos and videos of the devastation from recent flooding in Kentucky. So when she saw an opportunity to go, … more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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