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SURVEY AIMS TO DEVELOP OVERVIEW OF SOUTHERN BAPTIST WORSHIP
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists love the elements of a congregational gathering. A survey onboarding soon will look to get a clearer picture of how churches conduct and experience worship services. The study will be conducted here through SBCWorship.com and the SBC Worship Research Committee, which “exists to serve the church by providing
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APRIL PRAYER PROMPTS
‘Prayer Matters’ FRANKLIN — The Prayer Matters weekly resource features three core prayer categories: praying for those without Christ, praying for the church, and praying for pastors, along with additional
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ERLC NOMINATES EVAN LENOW AS NEXT PRESIDENT
NASHVILLE — The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s presidential search committee has announced Evan Lenow as their candidate to serve as the entity’s next president. The full board of trustees
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WHY CHURCH MEMBERS NEED THE B&R
Since 1835, the Baptist & Reflector has told the story of Tennessee Baptists. Through wars, cultural shifts, and seasons of ministry growth, the paper has helped keep churches informed and
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APRIL 5: OUR TASK
Focal Passage: Matthew 15:1-11, 16-20 Some news changes everything. Maybe it’s a doctor telling you, “The tests came back clear,” or it’s a soldier hearing, “The war is over,” or
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FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM PARENT COMPANY ORDERED TO PAY $375 MILLION FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN
SANTA FE, New Mexico (BP) – Meta knowingly misled consumers about the safety of its online platforms and therefore endangered children, a jury decision rendered on March 24. Therefore, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram will pay $375 million
APATHY – THE QUIET CRISIS IN TODAY’S CHURCH
The greatest danger facing today’s church is not persecution, political pressure or cultural hostility. It is something far more subtle – and far more familiar. The greatest danger is apathy. Jesus warned the church in Laodicea about this condition with
THE LEADER BOARD: AM I REALLY CUT OUT FOR THIS?
Editor’s note: Below is the third installment of a new feature in the B&R that is aimed to help pastors and church leaders get answers to hard questions. Dear Leader Board, I don’t know how to ask this without it
APRIL PRAYER PROMPTS
‘Prayer Matters’ FRANKLIN — The Prayer Matters weekly resource features three core prayer categories: praying for those without Christ, praying
THE LEADER BOARD: AM I REALLY CUT OUT FOR THIS?
Editor’s note: Below is the third installment of a new feature in the B&R that is aimed to help pastors
YOUTH VENTURE PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP MISSIONAL LIFESTYLE
Editor’s note: The last names of the teens in this story were not published for safety reasons. FRANKLIN — In
KEYS TO LIVING THE ‘PRESSING’ LIFE
The Apostle Paul was not casual or sentimental in writing to the Philippians regarding the Christian life. He was intentional,
