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How to De-escalate Conflict in Your Ministry and Family

Many church leaders assume conflict is simply built into their ministries. In fact, it has become such a regular part of pastoral work, that people frequently joke about its pervasiveness in … more

COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

We now have a vaccine to address this unprecedented public health crisis.Understandably, many have questions. Please find answers below. ... more

5 Gifts You Can Give Your Children During COVID (and Beyond)

We are going through an unprecedented time. The COVID pandemic has caused a tremendous amount of stress in many ways, from unexpected grief and loss to financial concerns to major lifestyle changes, … more

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to act on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and … more

Supreme Court Slaps Down US Governor Restrictions on Churches

Two weeks ago, the US Supreme Court handed churches and synagogues in New York a stunning victory over their governor’s discriminatory COVID-19 restrictions on indoor services. The 5-4 majority … more

Mississippi 3rd Grader Religiously Persecuted by School Over ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Mask

On October 13, 2020, a third grader at Simpson Central Elementary School, located in Pinola, Mississippi, was forced to remove her mask that said “Jesus Loves Me” in large pink … more

Some churches return to online-only worship as COVID-19 surges in U.S.

MESQUITE, Texas (BP) – A surge in new COVID-19 cases has at least a few churches returning to online-only worship as many churches continue meeting onsite. “This Sunday we will be … more

A Halloween Quest to Share the Light of Jesus

In a year where COVID-19 has generated a laundry list of thou-shall-nots, Quest Church in El Cajon hit the pause button long enough to host a four-hour Halloween event designed to create sweet … more

6 Unique Concerns Churches Are Dealing With Right Now

They want to make the right decision, but it seems that any decision gets them in trouble. Pastors in churches around the world are, like all of us, navigating a new reality. It’s not a new … more

Why Good Sleep Is Essential for Leadership

We leaders need our brains to function at their peak and sleep can help them do that. Sleep. Ahhhhh. Wonderful, restful, sleep. Something we all crave and often don’t get enough of. For … more

SBC DIGEST: IMB ‘Future of Missions’ event; Women’s ‘One Day’ training event

IMB to hold ‘The Future of Missions’ Summit On October 29, 7-9 p.m. EDT, the IMB will host a virtual event highlighting the global, cultural and spiritual realities that are impacting … more

Southern Baptists near 500K meals prepared during hurricane response

PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) – Every year, the World Meteorological Organization maintains a list of 21 official names for major storms that originate in the Atlantic. In 2020, the season has been so … more

Military wives ‘have their cup filled’ at WMU retreat

SOPHIA, N.C. (BP) – Military wives and families “share their loved one with the world,” said Mary Gray, a former military wife and current military family advocate. She is committed … more

FIRST-PERSON: Five types of church members who will not return after the quarantine

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) — It is one of the most common questions we get from church leaders: When will all the church members return to in-person services? Leaders do not like my response: … more

Update: Coddington Tribe

Some of you may not know Wes Coddington. He was a staff member at New Song Church in Oceanside and a church planter in San Diego. He recently accepted a assignment with the Southern Baptist North … more

The Government Is Not Caesar: Andy Stanley Defends Decision to Suspend Services

Pastor  Andy Stanley  of  North Point Church  in Atlanta, Georgia defended his decision to continue suspending in-person services in a sermon on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Stanley … more

Stage 4 and Incurable - The Coddington Tribe

We got the results back from the liver biopsy and talked with Dr Majithia. I have stage four cancer and it is incurable. They will give me chemotherapy to extend my life as long as possible. … more

WW2 Medal of Honor recipient’s story is one of love

NASHVILLE (BP) — In a B-29 flying above Japan in 1945, a bomb prematurely ignited. Army Sgt. Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin picked up the still-burning device and walked it through the … more

13 Specifics that will Grow your Outdoor Church Service

Grow your Outdoor Church Service by working on the logistics. We didn’t imagine being in this position. Our building is off limits for church, and the parking lot is the center of … more

U.S. Senate confirms Southern Baptist as Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains

WASHINGTON—Chaplain, Colonel Randall (Randy) E. Kitchens of the U.S. Air Force received confirmation from the U.S. Senate to become the Air Force’s 27thDeputy Chief of Chaplains on … more
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