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Writer: Shannon Baker Pastor’s wife Donna Gaines challenged ministers’ wives at the 2013 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Houston to surrender their lives to God, stand by their men and use their spiritual gifts “for the sake of... Continue Reading »
It was a changing of the guard, so to speak, during the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s annual report to the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Houston. And judging from their response, it appeared messengers were pleased with where... Continue Reading »
During a year when mass shootings and suicides have stunned the nation, a resolution on “Mental Health Concerns and the Heart of God” was overwhelmingly approved by messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention’s June 11-12 annual meeting in Houston.... Continue Reading »
Missions stories from Africa, Asia and the Americas highlighted the 125th anniversary celebration of the national Woman’s Missionary Union during their 2013 Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting, June 9-10 at the Hilton Americas in Houston. In addition, 2013-14 marks... Continue Reading »
Writer: Chuck Lawless Small groups matter in the church. Regardless of a church’s size, the small group is a place of teaching, fellowship, prayer and pastoral care. The adage, “A church must grow smaller as it grows larger” is... Continue Reading »
The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions changed its name and organizational structure during its annual conference, June 9 at Second Baptist Church in Houston. Now called the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders, the group eliminated... Continue Reading »
Writer: Keith Collier Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter brought a rousing close to the first night of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference, with an encouraging message for discouraged pastors. Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in... Continue Reading »
As Southern Baptists gather in Houston to conduct the business of the convention, the power of believers working together to intentionally share the gospel is being felt in the SBC host city, with nearly 400 new believers recording faith... Continue Reading »
Writers: Tobin Perry and Sara Shelton A sun-soaked day broke over Houston Saturday (June 8) as thousands of volunteers scoured the city hosting block parties, renovating schools and homes, and sharing the gospel. It was all part of Crossover,... Continue Reading »
Writer: Allen Raynor Life is filled with hurt, pain and regret. There are so many things each of us would do differently if given the opportunity to change the past. But, as we well know, time marches on and... Continue Reading »
Writer: Barbara Denman As Tropical Storm Debby was bearing down on Panama City, Fla., last year, First Baptist Church leaders wondered if any youngsters would brave the harsh conditions to attend the first day of Vacation Bible School. “The... Continue Reading »
Writer: Stephen Douglas Wilson One hundred years ago Southern Baptists met in St. Louis to conduct their business. Surprisingly, this particular convention would extend a long reach into the future of both the convention and even the nation at... Continue Reading »
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