By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBMB You’re probably familiar with the adage, “Do as I say, not as a do.” I am convinced there is a variation rising among too many Christians, including many pastors. “Do as I say, not as I post.” The frequency with which Christians assail others on social media – including fellow believers – is embarrassingly evident with even a cursory scroll through a Facebook

By Carolyn Tomlin Contributing columnist, B&R “Pastors need to hear they are appreciated,” says Randy Kellough, pastor of Woodland Baptist Church in Haywood County. Woodland, a small Southern Baptist church, is like 27.4 percent of the churches in the United States. and ranges in size of 51-100 (LifewayResearch.com). During Pastor Appreciation Day last year, the children of the church made a notebook and presented it to Kellough. Working on drawings

By Johnnie C. Godwin Contributing columnist, B&R I tend to introduce myself to most everybody I meet. Of course, I may have to ask their name the next time I meet them, but I usually remember our meeting.  Recently, a young fellow in our church got my introduction after I got his name, and he said, “I know you, Johnnie. I know all about you.” Gently, I recalled an event

By Danny Sinquefield Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett “Train up a child in the way he should go …” is a familiar passage found in Proverbs 22:6. That is exactly what every world-visionary and world-impacting church should be focused on as we together embrace the Great Commission in our day. But how does this happen from a practical perspective and what is our responsibility as church leaders in this daunting