In the war in Afghanistan in the 2000’s, the United States established American Combat Outpost (COP) Keating in a rural area of Northeast Afghanistan with the purpose to stop the transport of arms into Afghanistan from Pakistan. COP Keating was situated at the base of three mountains, making landings, support, and other maneuvers very difficult. In addition, the roads to … Read More
Island with No Power, No Airport Receives Shoebox Gifts
CHILDREN ON A REMOTE ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC RECEIVE SHOEBOX GIFTS AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. The small island of Enubirr has no electrical power and no airport. Located in the central Pacific between the Philippines and Hawaii, Enubirr is part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and home to just over 1,000 people. Most residents work on … Read More
Are You Ready for the Summer?
What a relief it is not to wear a mask anymore. I still carry one around in my pocket just in case, but I haven’t had to put it on in a while. I feel free! And, it’s not just me. People everywhere I go have gotten rid of their masks. They’re ready to get out and get around, too. … Read More
How is your Spiritual Love Tank?
Do you ever feel like you are running on empty and there is nothing left to give? You are not alone, pastor. If we are not careful, the unrelenting pressures of life and ministry can put stress and strain on our relationships and leave us emotionally unhealthy. Though we know the value and promise of “Abide” from John 15, our … Read More
Southern Baptist census data reflects COVID’s impact on churches
By Carol Pipes, Originally published on May 20, 2021 by LifeWay Newsroom NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the early weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Southern Baptist churches joined the wave of school and business closures to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Churches shifted to online worship services, while Sunday School classes and small groups met in … Read More
Persecution persists as the Gospel spreads
By Myriah Snyder, posted June 1, 2021 in International Mission Board, The Persecuted Church Editor’s note: This story is part of a series on global persecution, leading churches to pray for the persecuted church. The Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be observed this Sunday (June 6). Kingdom growth is always met with deep spiritual warfare for Aquila*. For him this includes active … Read More
Is Your Church Welcoming?
Church is getting back to normal around here. It’s great to see. Many pastors are reporting near record attendance, and many are commenting on how many new people they’re seeing. Many of these new people are not new to church. Some of them have another church in town, but their church is still not open. Others are using the opportunity … Read More
Wild and Wide-Open
If you ask Morris Hill about what God is doing in St. Regis, MT, he couldn’t be more excited. The church is growing, leaders are being developed, and souls are being saved! He says ministry right now is “wild and wide-open” as they prepare for mission teams this summer. Like many churches, New Day Fellowship uses the summer months to engage their … Read More
Summer Sports Camp
Are you looking for quality activities for your kids this summer? If you have children in grades 3-8, the Sports Camp, sponsored by Fellowship Baptist Church in Billings, is a great opportunity. The camp is being held June 21-24 at Lockwood High School and is FREE of charge. This will be the sixth year that Fellowship Baptist has hosted the … Read More
FIRST-PERSON: Five principles for rescuing a sick church
By Joe McKeever, posted April 27, 2021 in Theology & Doctrine JACKSON, Miss. (BP) — Once when I had trouble in one of my ears, my ENT prescribed, among other things, a bottle of pills with unusual directions: “Take six a day for the first four days, five on the fifth day, four on the sixth day, three on the seventh day, two on … Read More