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Carlisle couple’s ministry partnership going strong

Mike Carlisle recalled feeling like a “businessman wearing a ministry hat” in his first church staff position. Perhaps it’s his early entry into the cable television business … more

Get noticed: 6 tips for naming your church Christmas event

The proper naming of your church Christmas event can determine its success. People attend Christmas events for many reasons (secular and spiritual), and the name will be the first thing to get their … more

Blackaby invites believers to ‘turn world upside down’ by making disciples

After so many pastors and churches struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, Richard Blackaby stresses that making disciples is more important than ever. “Pastor, the fact that you preach on … more

Southern Baptists link with ‘All.America’ evangelism movement

SAN DIEGO (BP) – Across the nation – California, Kansas, New England and elsewhere – Southern Baptists are in the early stages of joining forces through All.America with … more

San Diego examines ways, results of loving your neighbor

SAN DIEGO (BP) – When the San Diego Southern Baptist Association organized and hosted a two-day Love Your Neighbor Summit Oct. 6-7 at Shadow Mountain Community Church in the El Cajon suburb, … more

Baptist Press Comics

Your Daily Joe  is a daily comics feature by Joe McKeever exclusive to Baptist Press.... more

Outside the gate

It was the last week of His life, and Jesus was fielding questions from critics in the temple. An angry crowd gathered around Him as one after another lost their arguments. One challenger was left: a … more

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

Source of Hope

Every time has its challenges. The first church had the task of carrying the Gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. They did, and today the Gospel is being preached on all continents. But … more

Our brokenness is God’s opportunity

Many years ago, my son’s team played a baseball tournament against a team from Chattanooga. These kids were maybe 11- or 12-years-old. Jonathan came to the plate and hit a scorching line drive … more

Southern Baptist DR sites up and running in FL communities

Before sunrise on Sunday morning (Oct. 2), Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers in Florida were busy opening cans of food and getting the ovens heated up as they prepared for a day of … more

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

First Year Anniversary

Center City Church planned a lunch celebration in a local public park to mark out God’s faithfulness to us during our first year as a church here in La Mesa, CA on Sunday September 18, … more

Five tips for planning a great fall event

The fall is a great season to think about doing an event to gather your community together. Here are some important steps to keep in mind as you get ready for this event. Ask the right… more

Disruptive moments

EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) – Julie Thompson’s bend in the road began with the discovery of a lump. For James P. Colepepper, it was a visit from police officers who told him his … more

Compass Church - 4 Year Anniversary

Compass Church celebrated 4 years of meeting as a church on Sunday September 11, 2022! We have seen God work throughout the years at Compass and continue to bring people to saving faith. He also … more

Multi-ethnic church gathers 500 backpacks for the Philippines

SAN DIEGO (BP) – Last year Old Town Community Church sent 72 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the Philippines. This year, they’re sending 500. “The backpacks are an … more

Age no barrier for 84-year-old DR volunteer

CLARKSBURG, Md. (BP) — Gwen Arthur was saddened watching news broadcasts showing photos and videos of the devastation from recent flooding in Kentucky. So when she saw an opportunity to go, … more

Don’t fall prey to the school checklist

September is one of my favorite times of the year. The remnants of summer still linger, but the glow of fall begins to surround us. Storefronts filled with golds, browns and oranges that entice us … more

6 ways social media affects your ministry and how to steward it well

DALLAS (BP) – Social media has fundamentally changed the way we communicate with one another. Thoughts are broadcast to followers in a matter of seconds, generating quick public criticism or … more
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