NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists experienced growth in the number of churches that cooperate with the SBC in 2016, according to the latest Annual Church Profile report (ACP). However, other key measures declined in 2016, including membership, baptisms, average worship attendance and total giving, according to the ACP compiled by LifeWay Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state conventions. The … Read More
Whatever You are Facing, God is Greater
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this is the best time of year. I know, it gets mighty cold, but the weather is a circumstance, and we all know we must not let our circumstances dictate how we feel. For those in Christ, challenging circumstances are an opportunity to demonstrate the power of God. In Christ, we … Read More
Churches Helping Churches
It is exciting when churches are willing to come alongside other churches and help when the need arises. That is what makes being a follower of Jesus and a part of a church such an awesome thing. That is what makes us who we are, “churches associating together to help one another in the name and power of Jesus.” You … Read More
Elevate Training Schedule
DECEMBER December 3 | Glasgow – Calvary Baptist Church, 100 Highland Avenue December 8 | Bozeman – Crossroads Church, 111 Arrowhead Trail December 9 | Missoula – Outdoorsmen Church, 12208 Pulpmill Road December 9 | Great Falls – Crossroads Memorial Church, 1700 Marketplace Drive December 10 | Miles City – Valley Community Church, 1004 N. Sewell Ave FEBRUARY February 4 … Read More
ACP Information Coming Soon
Normally, by this time of year, your church has received information on completing your Annual Church Profile. LifeWay has spent the past year getting a new reporting site up and running. The site, www.sbcworkspace.com, is now ready to use. You will be receiving reporting instructions in the near future. If you would like to complete your ACP now, just go … Read More