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Gospel conversations don’t happen by accident, pastor says

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (BP) – Many Christians spend time thinking about ways to start Gospel conversations, but pastor David Evans says evangelism starts “way before” the actual in-person conversation... more
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'Sinning in the Rain': New study finds crimes go up when it rains on Sundays

(RNS) — To help people avoid sin, pastors often advise prayer, going to church and reading the Bible or other religious books. They might also want to get a few umbrellas. A forthcoming … more
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Southern Baptist missionaries serving in Tokyo set for Summer Olympics

In spite of numerous setbacks related to the Summer Olympics, Southern Baptists in Japan are going for the gold as they seek to engage the Japanese with the gospel. The Tokyo Games, originally … more
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Compass Church Block Party

The week before Easter we mailed out about 16,000 mailers to the neighborhoods surrounding our church. On the mailer we invited people to attend our Easter Service as well as our Compass Block Party … more
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Seven tips for maintaining brain fitness

People are reestablishing fitness routines all around us, and while physical fitness is … more
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Vacation Bible School Reflection

"Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3). Children are a gift and as someone who recently had the opportunity to serve our kids ministry in VBS, I got to see how … more
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Polish Baptists, Southern Baptist mission board rally to aid Ukraine

(RNS) — In Chelm, Poland, a dozen miles from the Ukrainian border, a Baptist church has opened its doors to refugees since the Russian invasion began, offering a hot meal, clothing and place to … more
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‘Exalt the Lord,’ Rolland Slade exhorts on 2022 National Day of Prayer

WASHINGTON (BP) – As America observed National Day of Prayer May 5, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Chairman Rolland Slade … more
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Compare and Despair

Do you compare yourself to other pastors or leaders? If so, who is the object of your comparison? The person who comes to mind may reveal whether your battle with comparison is a struggle with pride … more
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A good attitude as we go to Anaheim

Anaheim awaits Southern Baptists as we prepare for our annual meeting. The setting will be sunny southern California. As we all know, this is not our typical meeting place for Southern Baptists. … more
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Count the Cost Champions gather in Southern California for robust training

WESTLAKE VILLAGE–California Southern Baptist leaders from across the state gathered July 17-20 for what most understood to be a traditional Count the Cost training. It proved to be much … more
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Thy joy of giving

ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP) – As a kid, our family struggled financially, and as a result, I rarely got an allowance. But when I did, I was taught to give some of it back to the Lord. I heard … more
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Send Network unveils new values, leadership team, Spanish website

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At a national meeting of more than 275 field staff at the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) headquarters Thursday (Oct. 6) Send Network President Vance Pitman … more
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Mar Vista Church

Mar Vista Baptist Church was blessed to use the block party trailer for its very first Trunk or Treat outreach.  This outreach was part of our revitalization efforts for building up the church … more
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400 gather remembering, celebrating, praying, and honoring the LORD

More than 400 Southern Baptists and guests gathered on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in El Cajon, California, during the 81 st anniversary of the founding of the San Diego Southern Baptist Association … more
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Italian Doctor's Story

---LIGHT IN A DOCTOR'S DARKEST NIGHTMARE---  Never in my darkest nightmares did I imagine that I would see and experience what has been going on in Italy in our hospital the past three weeks. … more
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At Tokyo Olympics, even faith events look different as COVID spikes.

(RNS) — It’s been dubbed the first “no-fun” Olympics. Athletes have been asked to eat alone and maintain distance in the dining hall at the Olympic Village in Tokyo, and … more
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Dozens of ways to show appreciation to pastors and their families

First appeared in The Alabama Baptist newspaper, October 3, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. EDITOR’S NOTE — October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time Southern Baptists … more
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Want more people in the pews this weekend? Try these 12 tips

First appeared in The  Baptist Paper newspaper, January 11, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. We’re now beginning to see attendance at some churches meet or exceed pre-COVID … more
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5 social Media Secrets to help your church

Creating effective social media posts is crucial for engaging your church congregation and community. But it’s not an easy thing! Here are five church social media … more
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