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Sunday School Lessons: Aug. 28, 2011, Explore the Bible

Published on August 18, 2011

Swindoll sums it up pretty well. In the middle of all the suffering, we find God being faithful to His people even in their sin. We suffer the consequence, but restoration comes when there is full confession. The father... Continue Reading »

Promotion, evangelism key to Vacation Bible School growth

Published on August 18, 2011

Adams serves as the volunteer children's director for her church. Since 2006, she's watched the Vacation Bible School enrollment of students and teachers grow from 101 in 2005 to 383 in 2011. She credits the growth to year-round promotion... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Steven Frank Justice

Published on August 18, 2011

Steven Frank Justice, 52, pastor of Good Hope Church in Saluda, died June 20, 2011.... Continue Reading »

Author: Boomer pastors can bounce back

Published on August 18, 2011

A minister who has served South Carolina Baptist churches for the past 33 years ? 21 of them at First Church in Moncks Corner ? has written a book for Baby Boomers like himself who seek transformation for their... Continue Reading »

U.S. needs ‘bivocational pastor movement’

Published on August 18, 2011

Small churches and bivocational pastors are a Great Commission powerhouse, a North American Mission Board leader told the Bivocational Small Church Leadership Network during the SBC annual meeting in Phoenix.... Continue Reading »

An Irreverent NASCAR Prayer

Published on August 18, 2011

To hear a pastor take that opportunity and turn it into a moment of jocularity is sad. To see most of America respond with approval is tragic. Whatever happened to reverence? Where is the gravitas?... Continue Reading »

Haiti orphans helped by Facebook campaign

Published on August 18, 2011

The orphanage where Tiga lives, Actions Pour Les Enfants [French for "Action for the Children"], is home to 118 Haitian children like Tiga whose parents died or abandoned them because they were unable to provide even basic needs.... Continue Reading »

‘CATCH THE VISION’: Cities’ needs to be church planting tours’ focus

Published on August 18, 2011

The North American Mission Board is hosting "Catch the Vision" tours in four cities this fall as part of its Send North America church planting strategy.... Continue Reading »

BLUME: Teen girls challenged to consider missions heritage

Published on August 18, 2011

While sponsored by Woman"s Missionary Union, Blume is open to all teen girls and collegiate young women from across the country to respond to God"s call to a greater understanding, awareness and support of the worldwide mission in the... Continue Reading »

SBC DIGEST: Education webcast slated by Okla. Baptists; also NOBTS, SWBTS

Published on August 18, 2011

>A simulcast to train Sunday School and small group leaders titled "One Day Live" has been slated for Sunday, Aug. 28, by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.... Continue Reading »

Courageous,’ opening Sept. 30, churches can challenge & encourage fathers

Published on August 17, 2011

"Courageous," the next film from the makers of "Fireproof," is more than an excuse to eat movie theater popcorn -- it is a challenge for both fathers and churches.... Continue Reading »

Chinese baby corpses reportedly cannibalized for ‘stamina’ pills

Published on August 17, 2011

Chinese pharmaceutical companies are grinding up dead babies into stamina-enhancing pills, according to a South Korean television network.... Continue Reading »