No great thing ever happened in the history of Christendom that wasn’t preceded by humble submission to God through prayer. Consider the Businessmen’s Revival during 1857 and 1858. Jeremiah Lanphier, a layman, was hired by the North Dutch Church in New York City and tasked with reaching people in the marketplace. Lanphier began before the Lord in humility and prayer. “Lord, what would you have me do?” From a
FRANKLIN — Educating and helping church members understand the critical need for foster parents is an important element of compassion ministry, according to Beth Moore. “Tennessee Baptist compassion ministries exist to serve churches as churches serve others,” said Moore, compassion ministries specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
During the past few months, I have become involved with the youth group at our church, serving as the drummer for the Wednesday night worship gatherings and as a de facto chaperone at youth events. These roles have been a blessing for me, especially since my oldest son, Jonah, is in sixth grade and is now officially a member of youth group. (It doesn’t seem possible to me that he
NEWPORT — As a former youth minister, Kevin Perrigan understands that discipling middle and high school students is “vitally important” to help them face the challenges they encounter every day. “Every church should be pouring themselves into their students to encourage them in their spiritual walk,” observed Perrigan, now manager of Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center in Newport. For many years, a Disciple Now Weekend has been an avenue that
God’s call leads Kingsport couple to Denver’s urban core DENVER — Derick Sherfey answered the phone in his Denver home in March 2020. A local Denver public school principal was on the line. The COVID-19 quarantine was just starting and the principal and his team were concerned about the large number of students receiving free and reduced lunches. With schools closed, Sherfey recalls, the team was afraid these children might
JACKSON — Pastor Greg Gilbreath of Madison Baptist Church has always enjoyed both playing and repairing his own guitars. Two of his sons — Sam and Ben — also enjoy playing the guitar while his third son, Nic, is a woodworker. Sam Gilbreath is minister of youth and plays in the worship band at Meridian Baptist Church in Jackson while Ben is a folk musician. “Nic does not play an
NASHVILLE — As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue to report new commitments to Christ and changed lives. According to a Lifeway Research study, the authority of Scripture is foundational to churches’ groups and discipleship strategies. More than 9 in 10 (97 percent) U.S. Protestant pastors say Scripture is the authority for
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Earlier this month, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) received the donation of an letter written by Lottie Moon, lifelong missionary to China in whose memory Southern Baptists receive their annual Christmas offering for international missions. Dated July 22, 1878, the letter is a remarkably preserved example of Moon’s correspondence and offers a glimpse into her early ministry. In 2007, Keith Harper, senior professor of Baptist studies
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part II of a three-part series. The other two parts are available online: Part I and Part III. Should We Sing Those Songs?! NOTE FROM THE WRITER: In Part I, we were introduced to the new “worship war,” a debate about the suitability of worship music based on a song’s origins. We explored the issue’s importance, highlighted some theological concerns, and assessed the root
At the first of March, the International Mission Board counted more than 1,200 candidates in the missionary application process. This is a significant milestone for Southern Baptists, as the number of missionary candidates in 2019 was 300. “The IMB missionary candidate pipeline has now quadrupled over the past four years. Praise the Lord!” IMB President Paul Chitwood said.
No great thing ever happened in the history of Christendom that wasn’t preceded by humble submission to God through prayer. Consider the Businessmen’s Revival
FRANKLIN — Educating and helping church members understand the critical need for foster parents is an important element of compassion ministry, according to Beth Moore.
During the past few months, I have become involved with the youth group at our church, serving as the drummer for the Wednesday night worship
NEWPORT — As a former youth minister, Kevin Perrigan understands that discipling middle and high school students is “vitally important” to help them face the
God’s call leads Kingsport couple to Denver’s urban core DENVER — Derick Sherfey answered the phone in his Denver home in March 2020. A local
JACKSON — Pastor Greg Gilbreath of Madison Baptist Church has always enjoyed both playing and repairing his own guitars. Two of his sons — Sam
NASHVILLE — As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups.
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Earlier this month, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) received the donation of an letter written by Lottie Moon, lifelong missionary to
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part II of a three-part series. The other two parts are available online: Part I and Part III. Should
At the first of March, the International Mission Board counted more than 1,200 candidates in the missionary application process. This is a significant milestone for
