Back Without a Bang: Returning to Church Won’t Be the Celebration We Once Imagined
Instead of a big party, reopenings bring mixed emotions and a call to everyday faithfulness.
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FIRST-PERSON: Invite people to follow Jesus | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – Sometimes I know the best way to answer a great question about 30 minutes after the conversation is finished. That was the case recently when I was asked about an element of evangelistic preaching known as the invitation.
Pennsylvania churches become all things to win some at Easter | Baptist Press
What does it take to fulfill the Great Commission? It’s not that complicated. On a basic level it takes love and compassion, time and a willingness to meet people where they are. For a bonus, toss in a little creativity.
‘Product of CP’ leads Texas church to health | Baptist Press
MABANK, Texas (BP) – When Southern Baptists tithe, the emphasis usually is on what they can give to support ministries throughout the world, but sometimes it’s worth considering what churches receive from the Cooperative Program.
Tennessee church celebrates over 1,000 baptisms in 4 months; pastor stresses need for 'silence and solitude'
Pastor Robby Gallaty said his church has baptized more than 1,000 people from 15 different states over the last four months after he went through a year of silence and solitude
Matt Chandler-led Acts 29 celebrates 'Church Planting Sunday': 'Critical to fulfilling the mission of Jesus'
Church planting is God s primary mission strategy for expanding His work and every member of the Body of Christ has a role to play in bringing the message of Jesus Christ to people in all contexts, ...
Lecrae, Prison Fellowship urge Christians to remember those in jail: 'We serve a God of second chances'
The world’s largest evangelical prison ministry, Prison Fellowship, has teamed up with popular artists in Christian music, including Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, in its annual effort to highlight the month of April as “Second Chance Month.”
Liberty University Sues Former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 Million, Citing Conspiracy, Breach of Contract
Liberty University, one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, is suing former president Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing a breach of contract and a conspiracy to mislead the university’s board.
California's Rock Church to reopen for first time since COVID-19: 'We want to honor God and our city'
While churches across California sparred with local governments over restrictions on gathering for worship, Rock Church took another approach, focusing their efforts on ministries outside the ...
Tennessee church’s kids ‘buy the farm’ for missions | Baptist Press
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – New Middleton Baptist Church began a Kids on Mission program in 2017 in an effort to involve people of all ages in the church in missions.
