Over the last 6 months, Pastor Jeff Phillips and First Baptist Church in Thompson Falls have been immersed in building a new auditorium. So, how does a church of 75 build a new facility during a pandemic that will hold up to 300 people? It is with great faith, steadfast devotion, and a lot of perseverance. For those who have … Read More
Shane Pruitt: Don’t Forget About Your One!
So much has changed around us since this year began. And with so many different shifts and transitions, it could be easy to get into our own silos and forget about our greater calling as Christians to give Jesus and the gospel to those who are lost. National Next Get Evangelism Director, Shane Pruitt provides a timely and encouraging reminder … Read More
To Mask or Not to Mask, That’s Not the Right Question
Over the last few months, the unity of some of our churches has been threatened. In the midst of a pandemic, social unrest, and divisive election year politics, our culture has spiraled into turmoil. Tensions are high. As followers of Jesus, we are not immune to having our emotions inflamed by what we believe is right and wrong in our country. … Read More
LifeWay moves major women’s events online for fall 2020
By Joy Allmond, posted August 6, 2020 in Lifeway, SBC News, Woman’s Ministry NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced physical gatherings around the globe to cancel for the foreseeable future, but LifeWay Christian Resources is doubling down on their efforts to connect women through the Gospel. This fall, LifeWay Women will convert three major scheduled events — LifeWay Women Live Simulcast (Aug. 8), Cultivate Online (Sept. 12) … Read More
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Well
Early on in our ministry in Montana, my wife and I were easily discouraged. We were certain of God’s call. We were prayerful. We were relational in our approach and we were faithful to teach and share the Truth of Scripture. We were experiencing God’s presence and provision, but we were not seeing much spiritual fruit. Planting and growing a … Read More
Worship as Discipleship
Our 94-year-old pianist’s arthritis finally made playing impossible for him. We had already been using some canned tracks for music and now switched to only tracks. We surveyed the Libby Baptist Church congregation only to find we had no musicians among us. So, we did the next logical thing….we prayed for God to drop musicians in our lap. Over a … Read More
2021 VBS Archaeology Theme Leads Kids to Unearth Truth About Jesus
by Aaron Wilson, posted Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (21 hours ago) NASHVILLE (BP) — Next summer, kids will roll up their sleeves and grab excavation gear as they head to archaeological sites of present-day Israel with “Destination Dig,” the 2021 Vacation Bible School theme from LifeWay Christian Resources. In “Destination Dig,” kids will take the role of junior archaeologists as they embark … Read More
On the Road Again!
If this phrase brings back memories of a song, then you are singing it in your head right now! Yes, it’s a Willie Nelson song, so it’s not known for spiritual truth. However, like any country song, it shares a story and this one conveys his desire to make music with his friends. This is his passion and he is … Read More
NEW Resource – Election 2020 Legal Guide
Thanks the partnership of ADF Church Alliance members across the country, we have developed a legal guide for pastors and churches to navigate this year’s election season. The 2020 Election and Your Church: Five Legal Guidelines provides useful tips for some of the most frequent questions and concerns we’ve heard over the years. We hope that this guide is helpful … Read More
RESOURCE: Prayer is the most essential element for reopening
by Bill Elliff, posted Thursday, May 28, 2020 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) — Every church in America (and across the world) is making decisions about reopening after the recent months of COVID-19 restrictions. We are developing many practical plans, as we should. But in all of our planning, are we praying? Are we crying out to the head of the Church to give … Read More