Most agree that Ephesians 4:11-12 demonstrates God’s plan to grow and mature His Church. No matter which translation you read, the emphasis of the text is that Christ Himself personally gave the Church (among others) pastors to train His people for the work of the ministry. They are to build up the body of Christ by investing their time and … Read More
Get Real West 2018
Get Real West 2018 was incredible! Just take a look at what God did… 40 Students responded to the salvation invitation Over 30 leaders got valuable training on discipleship Nearly double the number of churches and students attended compared to 2017 All of this happened in just a short Friday night and Saturday morning. Our speaker, Wade Morris, encouraged both … Read More
Annual Church Profile
The December 15 deadline for the Annual Church Profile (ACP) is quickly approaching. Although this seems like a mundane and even unnecessary detail in your mission to advance the kingdom of God, here are some reasons why it is important: Numbers can help us strategize, plan, and know where God is working. They can also show us where more work … Read More
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Please to be in prayer for missionaries around the world this December during the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering emphasis. When you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 100% of the money collected goes to missionaries around the world, so every dollar you give makes a difference. Go to https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering for stories, videos, and prayer requests from international missionaries. This link … Read More
Religious Freedom Issues Facing Churches Across America
With over 24 years of service, at all court levels, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has seen the cultural and legal trends clearly shift against the Church. In this article, ADF shares some of the current legal issues churches face and how you can help prepare and protect your church. With the culture the way it is today, we at Alliance … Read More
Tiny ‘beka’ stone helps confirm, clarify Scripture
by David Roach JERUSALEM (BP) — Archaeologists’ discovery of a small weight from the period of Israel’s monarchy helps confirm the Old Testament system of weights and the existence of Solomon’s Temple, two Southern Baptist archaeologists say. A “beka,” a stone weight equivalent to about one-fifth of an ounce, was discovered by archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority in dirt taken … Read More
The Montana Missions Offering: Helping Each Other
It’s hard to believe we’re already coming to the end of the year. I’ve been so busy, I hardly noticed the months flying by. Now, we’re all getting ready for holiday mode. And it’s a wonderful mode. Soon we’ll be celebrating God’s bountiful provision for us over a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal and then before we have time to stop and … Read More
Multiplication of Ministry Specialists and Coaches
One of my priorities as the Church Strengthening Team Leader is to develop ministry specialists in each region of our state who can encourage, exhort, and equip churches in their region to be more effective in a specific area of ministry. I believe that as we develop and deploy empowered leaders in our churches, those churches have a greater Gospel … Read More
Who Asked You?
I’ll never forget who asked me. My friend Kim asked me while we were driving to youth group, “Are you ever going to get saved?” I didn’t that night. But later that year, I did. My Pastor asked me one Sunday morning, “Will you teach the jr. high boy’s Sunday school class?” I was terrified, but I said yes. My … Read More
This South Carolina Church Should Be Treated the Same as Other Groups
The Town of Edisto Beach in South Carolina is standing its ground. The problem is that the ground on which it is standing is unconstitutional. Edisto Beach officials have blocked a local church, Redeemer Fellowship of Edisto Island, from renting space in the community civic center on the same terms as other groups. Redeemer Fellowship had rented space at the … Read More