Making spaces: Hebron’s facilities connecting with families
With COVID-19 knocking typical ministry for a loop, churches are exploring how to best meet the needs of their community. Hebron is finding those answers.
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Pastors are people, too … kind of
Pastor’s gathering. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index When I think about pastoring a church the question the Apostle Paul asked comes to mind, “Who is sufficient for these things?” (2 Corinthians 3:5). A lot of my friends are pastors, and most of my work is around pastors and churches. There are things that I know now that I […]
13 mistakes when seeking a new place of ministry
Most of us change places of ministry during our career. I realize, of course, that making changes now during COVID may seem unwise, but below are 13 mistakes I’ve seen leaders make in this process of “courting” a new ministry. Seeking God only when looking for a new position. If you spend time with God only […]
Project: Well Fed panelists discuss COVID-19 ministry pivot
The webinar, hosted by Scott Smith, and Lorna Bius, addressed the growing food crisis in Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lay-led ministry versus paid professional
The following is part 4 in a five-part series, Finding your disciple-making sweet spot, by Scott Sullivan, Georgia Baptist Discipleship catalyst. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Equipping or enabling Does your large group gathering point guests and members to an intentional class or relationship that is designed to help with […]
The four friends
Friendships with other women in the Lord are important as we walk in our faith each day. They can become a support system for us in time of need and be our encouragers as we face trials. As I was thinking of an example of friendship from the Bible, my thoughts first went to David […]
Gathering and giving leads to growing at Elam Baptist in Millen
“We just want to pour love into them and that God is love.”
Retired pastors satisfied and optimistic, but see room for improvement
By Aaron EarlsNASHVILLE – Most retirement age pastors and missionaries say their current life is close to ideal, but some who have entered retirement say they could’ve been better prepared.In a survey sponsored by Shepherd’s Fold Ministries, Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 2,451 pastors, ministers and missionaries who were retired or at least 67 years old […]
Missiological problem of territorialism
When Jesus relayed His Great Commission to His disciples, beginning in Matt. 28:18-20 and then completing in Acts 1:8, He never minced words about Who owned the territory being discussed. In fact, the Greek word “exousia” translated as “authority” or “power” in Matt. 28:18 carries with it the idea of territorial jurisdiction. In essence, Jesus […]
Ringgold church making a difference in local schools
Members of the Women’s mission group with the 160 Easter baskets given to a primary school. BBBC/Special
8 ways to redeem your cell phone for ministry use
I’ve written in the past about why I believe that cell phones can hinder ministry, in addition to why I know I must put my phone down in meetings. I recognize, though, that cell phones are a part of our lives. So, perhaps these suggestions will help us “redeem” our phones for ministry. Enroll in a “verse […]
Thoughts on the ministry of interim pastors
“In a wild-west, anything goes, high turnover context such as exists in the SBC, interim pastors are vitally important to local church ministry.”