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7 ideas for navigating Mother’s Day at your church this year

First appeared in The Baptist newspaper, May 5, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. Mother’s Day is usually one of the most-attended services of the year. Every church is looking for … more

Día del Niño - Kid's Day

To create an atmosphere where kids love to be and parents want their kids to be, we yearly celebrate Kid's Day or Día del Niño as it is celebrated in Latin American countries all over … more

Spanish-only VBS training sees dividends

CORNELIA, Ga. (BP) — Years ago, Georgia Baptist Mission Board Next Gen Kids Ministry consultant Jenni Carter was part of an online training when a participant from California said something so … more

7 Ways to Decrease Gossiping in the Church

I realize gossip has been an issue in the church since its inception. Now, how do we address this issue?  Preach and teach on this topic. The Bible has much to say about our words; in … more

Church of the Week: Barabbas Road Church

Judy and I were blessed with the Sunday Church service at Barabbas Road Church and heard Pastor Matt Smith deliver a great message from Luke chapter 22, where the disciples of Jesus were sent to … more

Kaleo Comunidad Cristiana on the Mission Field

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, a team from Kaleo Comunidad Cristiana – a Lemon Grove based Hispanic church plant– traveled to Tecate, B.C. Mexico to help in a children's event. Iglesia … more

SBC DIGEST: Women’s events at SBC ’23; Registration tops 6,000

NASHVILLE (BP) – This week’s Road to New Orleans features the special events planned just … more

Iglesia Cristiana Puente de Vida Block Party

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Iglesia Cristiana Puente de Vida had a Block Party in the parking lot of College Avenue Baptist Church from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  They were supported by their sister … more

Quest Church Reaches Thousands on Easter

Quest Church San Diego celebrated its largest Easter ever, welcoming 2,200 people over Easter weekend attendance across multiple services and outreaches. The church's outreach efforts were successful … more

Welcome to our newest Churches!

On Monday, April 17th, the San Diego Baptist Association Credentials Team approved three churches. While independent and autonomous, our churches are part of a network that believes we can accomplish … more

First Baptist Church of Coronado

The First Baptist Church of Coronado was founded in 1951 by a handful of people who met in the American Legion Hall on Orange Avenue. They met there for two years until they could buy a property and … more

Easter at Kate Sessions Park

On Sunday, April 9, 2023, King’s Cross Church held its Easter Service at Kate Sessions Park for the first time this year. It was truly an unforgettable Easter. We unashamedly worshipped Jesus … more

Easter at New Song Community Church

Easter at New Song was “almost back to pre-Covid normal.” People in our neighborhoods were interested in coming to church! For two decades now, New Song Community Church has been … more

Easter Egg Hunt at East Clairemont Church

East Clairemont church recently hosted, on April 8, 2023, an Easter egg hunt outreach event that was a huge success. The event was designed to help build the church's children's ministry and provide … more

When a Hug is Not Enough

(*This is not intended to take the place of medical care. Some situations may require care beyond what we have the skills to provide.). “…[M]any people know what it’s like to … more

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

First Easter Service at Doxa Church in National City

It’s early on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023. The sun is bright, and the morning is cool and crisp. Volunteers arrive at Sweetwater High School, where the church meets at 10:00 AM. The set-up … more

The Power of a Visitor’s Card

Most regular churchgoers disregard the simple visitor’s card tucked away behind church pews and seats. But for one Send Network church plant in Vancouver, Washington, these cards have proven to … more

16 Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

Normal teenagers don’t read leadership books. They play baseball, chase girls, and wait on their budding mustache to bloom into all its glory. But as my wife continually reminds me, other … more

Thriving (not Just Surviving) as a Woman in Leadership

Leadership has been likened to mountain climbing. Depending on the height of the mountain, the closer to the summit one climbs, the harder it gets. The air is thinner, the winds blow stronger, and … more
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