Van Richmond Former Pastor of New Life Church, Nashville And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15 ESV). Proclaiming the gospel. Some find the prospect frightening.  Others find it exhilarating. For Charles Hand, talking about Jesus was as natural as breathing. Cancer gave him just another reason to talk — not about death, but about eternal life. The

By Ernest L. Easley Professor of Evangelism, Union University There was a lot of talk on the topic of evangelism during the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in St. Louis. The sermons that were preached, the panel discussions that were presented, and our mission boards’ reports all made reference to the 15-year decrease in baptisms in our Southern Baptist churches. Plenty of people are attempting to explain the decline. Some

By David Evans TBC Evangelism Specialist As you are aware, our nation is struggling with a great divide. Those that stand in the middle of the divide are our men and women police officers.  They wake every morning to fears that most of us cannot comprehend. They face the unknown everyday to protect and serve their communities. Lately they have been compensated with news of fallen officers. They are not

By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory I Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to “in everything give thanks.” To give thanks when you don’t feel like it is not hypocrisy; it’s obedience. Does this mean even when my flight is cancelled, my vacation has been interrupted, or some difficulty comes my way? Yes it does. God often has something else, or something better for you. In January