Embracing the Liturgy of Labor Day
In today’s hybrid work culture, Christians should recommit to the biblical rhythms of work and rest.
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Instead of Becoming a Pastor, I Minister as a Plumber
While praying and turning wrenches, I discovered a rich Christian life.
Wedding photographer wins injunction against City of Louisville | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – A federal district court ruled Aug. 30 in favor of a wedding photographer, who had sued the City of Louisville, claiming its Fairness Ordinance violated her free speech rights.
Sonny Tucker, ABSC executive director, announces retirement | Baptist Press
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) – Citing a desire to “be a more present and participative father and grandfather” and the conviction that his vision for the role of the executive director is complete, J.D. “Sonny” Tucker announced his retirement to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Executive Board and state…
Ten-Hut! Military Congregation Trains Christians for Service around the World - The Christian Chronicle
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Fifty years after preaching his first sermon, Ron Edwards jokes that he knows the secret to ministry. Change churches every three years. Actually, Edwards — who is retiring from full-time preaching — spent the past 37 years serving the Roosevelt Drive Church of Christ in this military community about 120 miles southeast […]
Brian Houston Returns to Pulpit, Says ‘there is so much more in me’
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston insisted in what appeared to be his first pulpit appearance since his resignation in March that God doesn t write people off as men do and that he still has so ...
Acts 29 Network Asks Matt Chandler to 'step aside' from Speaking Engagements
Global church planting network Acts 29 said it has "asked" the president and chairman of their board, Matt Chandler, "to step aside from Acts 29 speaking engagements" following a decision by The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, to suspend him over his inappropriate communication with a woman who is not his wife on Instagram.
FIRST-PERSON: How to create an engaging online Bible study | Baptist Press
Leading a virtual group has unique challenges. The 2020 pandemic proved that groups can survive and, in many ways, thrive in an online environment. Reports from around the country demonstrated that a high percentage of groups reached new people through online meeting tools. To prepare and lead engaging virtual studies,…
Burmese pastor reunites with family after more than 4 years apart | Baptist Press
OWENSBORO, Ky. (BP) – When pastor Kamlen Haokip joined his wife and daughter for worship on Sunday, Aug. 20, it was the first time the family had been together for a service in more than four years.
Acts 29 Joins Village Church in Suspending Matt Chandler over Instagram Messages as Evangelicals React
Global church planting network Acts 29 said it has asked the president and chairman of their board, Matt Chandler, to step aside from Acts 29 speaking engagements following a decision by The Village ...
