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WMU celebrates 125 years of missions

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 »

Viewpoint: 10 Ways to Grow a Small Group

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 »

Directors of missions change name, structure

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 »

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Luter: Afflictions in ministry in God’s script

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 »

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New births emerge from Crossover witness

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 »

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Crossover: ‘A Visible Example of God’s Love’

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 »

Viewpoint: What Solomon (and Johnny Cash) can teach us about life

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 »

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VBS is evangelistic rallying point for church

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 »

1913 Southern Baptist Convention’s long reach: missions, social concerns, cooperation

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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TobyMac wins K-LOVE ‘artist of the year’

TobyMac won the “Artist of the Year” award June 1 at the first K-LOVE Fan Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Other Christian artists nominated for the award were Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Newsboys and Third Day. Casting... Continue Reading »

New Baptist campaign targets global hunger

Writer: Mark Kelly Worldwide, 870 million people don’t have enough to eat — and the vast majority of them have no idea how much God loves them. A new initiative involving the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund (WHF) aims... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Who Determines a Bible Verse’s Meaning?

Writer: David Roach Any seasoned attendee of Bible studies knows the scene all too well. The group reads a Scripture passage. Then the leader asks, “What does this passage mean to you?” only to receive a collection of answers... Continue Reading »