Jim Powell, in his book “Dirt Matters” describes church culture as “a complex blend of norms, beliefs, attitudes, traditions and practices that define the congregation.” All churches have a predictable way of behaving that is often informed by a combination of factors.Sometimes a church’s culture is characterized by some institutionalized reaction to a particularly traumatic […]
Associational news Etowah Baptist Associaton’s annual meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. The schedule will be as follows: 6:00 p.m. – Meal 7:00 p.m. – Worship Service The meeting will be held at North Central Area Missions, 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 30188 Mike Griffin, public affairs representative for the Georgia Baptist […]
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) — What began as midweek prayer meetings in the 18th century have become an accepted part of congregational life in the vast majority of Protestant churches in America, a study released Tuesday (Sept. 10) shows. Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say they have some type of activity on Wednesday night, […]
A retirement reception will be held for Ken Cloud, longtime pastor, evangelist, and associational missionary for Bowen Baptist Association, on Sept. 21. The event will take place at the Association office, located at 1309 Vada Road in Bainbridge, beginning at 3 p.m. Light finger foods, cake, and punch will be provided for friends and […]
“Pray for your church leaders today.”
Worship is not something we are to receive, it is an honor we are to give to God.
“It’s not that churchgoers have no faith, but many have room for growth.”
Adhering to the Gospel Jesus preached and the early church practiced makes one stand apart today.
“In enduring fashion, they point toward the heavens and direct the eye upward to our risen Savior.”
“Why do people leave the church and not return?”
“The ‘my church’ perspective reflects growing spiritual maturity and biblical obedience.”