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Congregations across America call pastors to their churches in a variety of ways. As church polity varies, so do the approaches of calling a pastor. A bishop or other authority appoints some pastors. Sometimes an elder board decides who... Continue Reading »

Conflict is a part of our everyday lives. A major source of conflict is rooted in situations when I am compelled to choose between what is good for me and what is good for others. The conflict is that... Continue Reading »

Four music ministers with a desire to share God's love with those who don't know Christ have turned their love of barbershop singing into an outreach ministry.... Continue Reading »

We live in tumultuous times that seem overwhelmingly complex. As we read our newspapers and watch the round-the-clock newscasts, we find ourselves longing for a respite from all of this turmoil. What are the right decisions about some of... Continue Reading »

During America's last presidential election, many secular media outlets focused on the need for change. Change is positive only if it corrects a wrong or moves us in a better direction. Christians need to be aware of current cultural... Continue Reading »

"How did the collard cooking go?" I asked daughter Elizabeth, who had gone down to the Lowcountry to visit her friend's family over the recent holidays. She had carried a large bag of collards as her contribution to the... Continue Reading »

Jack and Jane, both of North Carolina, are two of nearly 5,000 IMB workers serving overseas.... Continue Reading »

Neftali Coronado, pastor of El Buen Pastor (Church) in Georgia, took his U.S. citizenship test and passed with flying colors. He is now proud to claim the United States as his new country. ?I love this country and I... Continue Reading »

Saving money is a good thing. The Bible tells us to ?go to the ant, o sluggard, observe her ways and be wise, which having no chief, officer or ruler, prepares her food in the summer and gathers her... Continue Reading »

Shirley Gunn learned to live by some simple rules during her nearly 35 years as a missionary in Nigeria -- spend time with and love others, hold tight to the Word of God, and keep your eyes open when... Continue Reading »

A mother and her 7-year-old son pick through a stack of clothes piled on the parking lot pavement. After the March 11 earthquake and tsunami wiped out their house, the only clothes they owned were the ones they were... Continue Reading »

In January, Southern Baptists are again being called to a time of prayer and spiritual awakening. The Southern Baptist Convention Call to Prayer is an opportunity to focus on praying missionally.... Continue Reading »