By Chris Martin A major consequence of the fact that the majority of us live on the internet is ever-increasing polarization. All kinds of ingredients have melded together to create the white-hot …

By John Harding If you have been wondering when you should thank your pastor for his faithfulness during this difficult season, here’s my recommendation: right now. Having faithful pastors at a …

By Chris Surratt If there is any “good” to come out of our current COVID-19 crisis, it’s that churches have been forced to reexamine the health of their current programs and …

By Jason Lowe Editor’s note: October 18–25 is Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations. COVID-19 has changed so many of our association’s ministries this year. All of our regularly scheduled …

During the November 3rd election voters will have the opportunity to decide on three statewide ballot measures. This year there will be 2 proposed constitutional amendments and one statewide …

I’ve written in the past about  why church members struggle with trusting pastors . On the other hand, I’ve also written about  characteristics of pastors I’ve learned to trust . Even if it …

FFC Photo FFC Photo FFC Photo As always, I want to thank you for your support of the Public Affairs Ministry this past year. We’ve had wins and losses. These wins and losses are a constant reminder …

If you attempt to stay current and engaged with our SBC family, you know we experience great days together as well as challenging days. While our goal is to live a Christ-filled life, there are times …

During COVID-19, there was a good deal of experimentation with small groups. There were groups meeting through  Microsoft Teams ,  FaceTime ,  Facebook ,  Zoom , and other forms of media. What …

Pastor Michael and Liliana Lewis worshipping at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index Here at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, one of our sayings is “Pastors are …

This was originally posted at ChurchAnswers.com. By Sam Rainer Some dying churches are saved through revitalization or relaunches. Others are saved through the process of adoption. When a church is …

Kyle Walker poses with his wife, Lauren, and their children Taylor Grace, Libby, and Clay. CFBC/Special Much like we shouldn't wait until mid-February to let our spouses …

I walked into our closet and flipped the switch. Instead of light, I got a blue flash followed by a hollow pop sound. Blown bulb. I went to our utility closet and …

It's a really important year to do so. This year has been a tough year for pastors and church leaders. The pandemic has changed almost everything we do, but pastors have pivoted …

I grew up in Alabama and as a child knew I wanted to help people. I would always tell my best friend Erica that one day I was going to create a foundation to help abused children.    My …

Almost one-third of Southern Baptist church attendees are seniors over the age of 65. Some can’t wait to get back to worship, their group, and their places of service. Others want to come back; but …

God has charged pastors and church leaders to take care of His body. Most of us steward well the congregational body of Christ, but what about our personal physical bodies?  This …

EDITOR’S NOTE: J.D. Greear is pastor of The Summit Church in the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and president of the Southern Baptist Convention. This article was adapted from an address Greear gave to …

“Let us rise up and build” (Neh 2:18) is a familiar passage of Scripture and also the theme many churches use when they are planning to renovate or make additions to their facilities. Here are a …

Does your current ministry to men feel like a valley of dry bones? Are you looking for ways to breathe new life into your men’s ministry? Are you contemplating your next event or outreach strategy? …

The Georgia Baptist Evangelism Strategy is built on building an evangelistic culture in your church using  The Domino Effect . The dominoes are seven biblical principles that produce a …

The topic of COVID or the pandemic often brings feelings of gloom and despair. Indeed, the year 2020 will be, in many ways, a year we will choose to forget. It has been difficult for many people and …

I’ve been reading A. W. Tozer this week, and I was struck by his words about our thoughts: To God, our thoughts are things. Our thoughts are the decorations inside the sanctuary …

The opening of college football has brought several realizations for me. I don’t miss the cupcake games. I don’t miss sitting in the stands in September with mid-July temperatures. I won’t miss …

By Jeff Robinson LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — I’ve always had heroes. When I was 12 years old, Pete Rose was my hero. In little league baseball, I wore number 14 on the back of my uniform, had Rose’s …