By Carol Pipes, posted May 12, 2022 in SBC News NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Baptist congregations baptized 154,701 in 2021, a 26 percent increase from 123,160 reported in 2020, according to the Annual … Read More
Baptist Foundation of Montana
Baptist Foundation of Montana (BFM) was established to meet the financial needs of the Southern Baptist churches in Montana, 130 and growing. These needs most always fall into 2 categories – facilities and pastor support. Facilities consist of land, buildings, and furnishings necessary to support church activities. Dealing with BFM is certain to be much easier than with conventional banks because … Read More
The Chest of Joash Ignites a Passion for Missions Giving
Growing up in North Carolina, Pastor Michael Johnson has fond memories of his home church taking up an offering on one special Sunday each year. It was a growing church and their facility often needed upgrades or expansion. The church was committed to using the building as a tool to reach new people. His pastor used the story of King … Read More