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Unhoused Mother Says Tiny Homes' Transitional Program in El Cajon is An ‘Everything Changer'

For months, Brianna Allard and her two young daughters called their car home. Now, however, they're getting a new lease on life in a tiny structure. “We came here, she opened the door … more
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Gospel seeds left in a tree bear fruit years later

Ten-year-old Mai was in the jungle near her home in Southeast Asia looking for food with her mother when a plastic bag dangling from a tree caught her eye. She quickly ran over and discovered printed … more
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AB 506 Compliance Tools and Support

In our role of serving ministries in California, the California Southern Baptist Convention is working to develop authoritative resources for the ministries we serve. We’ve been following the … more
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Pillar Church San Diego Blesses the Community

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Pillar Church San Diego put on an event to bless the military community that lived right across the street from Cabrillo Heights Park. This was the third blessing … more
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2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and regulations by the State of California governing large, in-person meetings, the 2020 California Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting was … more

Seven Ways to Be a Better Servant Leader for Your Church

The best leaders for the church are those who demonstrate a willingness to serve first. Is servant leadership necessary for every situation? No, but pastors and church leaders should have a default … more
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FBC Pelham associate pastor does ‘adventure ironman’ for 60th birthday to provide water for villages in India

It may be called the Blackwater River, but Donnie Sisk says to him it’s more of a brown coffee color. He dipped his kayak paddle in it many times as he set out recently on what he calls an … more
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‘Unwaveringly committed’ to God’s word: SEBTS to launch new center for biblical translation

First appeared in The Baptist Paper newspaper, December 20, 2022 issue.  Used with Permission. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced new Caskey Center for Biblical Text … more
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3 Practical Ways to Encourage Friendship in Your Church

Friendship for the Christian is about far more than just enjoying shared experiences with peers who share similar interests. Community is—or at least should be—central in the life of the … more
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Centro Shalom

Shalom my brothers and sisters! As pastor of Centro Shalom I want to personally give my sincerest and greatest thanks to each and every one of you for your priceless trust in us. With your … more
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Amid revival, Nashville megachurch mourns beloved staff pastor Chris Swain

(RNS) — For the past seven months, Long Hollow Baptist Church has been a place of miracles and wonder. Like many congregations, Long Hollow had experienced a downturn due to COVID-19. In … more
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16 Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

Normal teenagers don’t read leadership books. They play baseball, chase girls, and wait on their budding mustache to bloom into all its glory. But as my wife continually reminds me, other … more
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Principle of Concentration

"As the time drew near for his return to heaven, he moved steadily onward toward Jerusalem with an iron will.” Luke 9:51 (TLB). We tend to get distracted by trivial things. If Satan … more
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Southern Baptist border ministries continue, prepare for possible migrant influx

El PASO, Texas (BP) – On July 7 the El Paso Baptist Association officially launched its migrant center at Scottsdale Baptist Church, the latest step in a history of migrant ministry in this … more
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Thriving (not Just Surviving) as a Woman in Leadership

Leadership has been likened to mountain climbing. Depending on the height of the mountain, the closer to the summit one climbs, the harder it gets. The air is thinner, the winds blow stronger, and … more
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Public Health Order Banning Indoor Services

Sacramento, CA – At the behest of Governor Gavin Newsom, late yesterday the Director of the California Department of Public Health issued an order banning indoor church services for 30 … more
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Why churches need to be multigenerational, and why it’s hard to do

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article originally ran at chucklawless.com. Many churches consist of one primary generation, and that’s not the healthiest church. At … more
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The Baptist Foundation of California Increases Investment Rates for Churches and Ministries

The Baptist Foundation of California (BFCal) is proud to announce it has increased its fixed fund rates. Starting July 1, churches and ministry organizations can earn 3% per year with BFCal’s … more
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The Power of a Visitor’s Card

Most regular churchgoers disregard the simple visitor’s card tucked away behind church pews and seats. But for one Send Network church plant in Vancouver, Washington, these cards have proven to … more
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The Best Is Yet to Come in Your Ministry

You likely came into 2020 with big plans. You had dreams of doing great ministry that had nothing to do with a global pandemic. Then March came, and all your plans had to change.  I know many … more
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