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Pastors and Leaders Coaching Network

Join us Tuesday, June 8th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for our first live, in-person, masks-optional Pastors and Leaders Coaching Network and FREE Fellowship Lunch in over a year! It will be great to see … more
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San Diego Association holds its first meeting in 15 months

The San Diego Southern Baptist Association held its first in-person meeting in 15 months due to Covid-19 restrictions. Over 140 pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders gathered at Bethel … more
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Where Are You Finding Your Identity?

More than any other time, I am hearing people say phrases like “I need to find myself again,” or “I feel like I don’t know who I am anymore.” Some are changing ZIP … more
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91-year-old receives NOBTS diploma 66 years late

DECATUR, Ala. (BP) — Last Friday night, Mary Glenn Ingouf, 91, “crossed the graduation stage” in her retirement home apartment in Decatur without a cap and gown or “Pomp and … more
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Southern Baptist leaders react to Chauvin verdict

MINNEAPOLIS (BP) – Leaders and pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention joined others today (April 20) in commenting on the verdict of former police officer Derek Chauvin as guilty on all … more
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Live One Day at a time

"Do not be anxious about anything." Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Ministry can be full of worry if you let it. Besides carrying the concerns of others on your shoulders, you likely have … more
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California Baptists encouraged to “RE-ENGAGE” with communities, church members, and state convention

CLOVIS, Calif. (BP)— After a 24-month hiatus due to COVID-19, messengers to the 80th meeting of California Southern Baptist Convention were exhorted to “RE-ENGAGE” with communities, … more
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An Inviting Easter Weekend

The two-legged creatures sprinted randomly, torn by the lure of pony rides, a petting zoo, Easter eggs, bounce house and rock wall, trampoline jumps, face-paintings and cotton candy. Which way to … more
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Afghanistan moves to No. 1 on list of most dangerous countries for Christians

Afghanistan has moved to the top of the list of countries where Christians suffer the most persecution for their faith, overtaking North Korea for the first time in more than two decades. … more
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How to overcome your fear of failure

“There is no one on earth who does what is right all the time and never makes a mistake.” Ecclesiastes 7:20 (GNT). In America, people often idolize … more
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Quest Church Country Christmas Festival

Each year Quest Church helps the city of Alpine, a rural mountain community in San Diego, host the Alpine Snow Festival and Parade of Lights. Unfortunately, due to permit restrictions, the community … more
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A church of courage

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The following is a book excerpt from “Willing to Risk it All for His Name’s Sake” written by Eric Reese. Eric and Ramona Reese have served with the IMB in … more
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How to Raise the Prayer Meeting Back to Life

“When the horse dies, dismount.” That’s the advice I got from a Texas pastor regarding ministries in the church that no longer serve a purpose.  Most churches still meet on … more
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The Hills Community Church Outreach

Thank you so much for supporting The Hills Community Church!  We had our biggest outreach ever on Sunday, August 13th, with Back to School Sunday!  We prayed over almost 20 educators and … more
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Lifeway president: ‘Let us provoke one another in love’ during SBC 2022

California’s iconic redwood trees offer an apt metaphor for Southern Baptists in these challenging times: “We are stronger together.” That was the message Ben Mandrell, president … more
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Planting Pregnant: The DNA of Kaleo Christian Community Church and her daughter, Iglesia Nueva Canción

During the pandemic of 2020, in a season of uncertainty for the country and the church, God called Jonathan Herrera and his wife Olympia to plant a new church. Three years later, the Herreras planted … more
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4 Ministry Trends to Watch in 2021

Whenever I’m asked to comment on certain trends that show up in surveys and projects from Lifeway Research, I hesitate. Looking at data and then predicting the future can sometimes lead … more
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4 Questions to Consider When Making Godly Decisions

As pastors, we’re often asked hard questions about how to make decisions. People will come to us and ask, “Can I be a good Christian and still do ___________?” Sometimes the … more
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How to De-escalate Conflict in Your Ministry and Family

Many church leaders assume conflict is simply built into their ministries. In fact, it has become such a regular part of pastoral work, that people frequently joke about its pervasiveness in … more
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Why arguing online rarely works

CARY, N.C. (BP) – Have you ever been tempted to jump into an online comment section and take someone to task? The impulse to argue online is a common experience among internet users, and the … more
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