American Baptist Churches Central Region Executive Minister John Williams challenged delegates and guests to the region's annual gathering to rely on the hope found in the Lord, rather than optimism, as the power to face the future.
Just weeks before voters head to the polls in the closely fought presidential election, a resource developed by faith groups and civil liberties leaders offers guidelines to churches hoping to influence the political process without violating legal restrictions.
RICHMOND — A diverse coalition of pastors and theological educators have launched an initiative they hope will offer a platform for evangelical leaders to “work for a Kingdom-driven, gospel-centered, biblically-grounded theology and ecclesial practice for God’s mission in North America.”
Cavin T. Harper, executive director of the Christian Grandparenting Network. wants churches to recognize the importance of grandparents in the lives of children.
Most Southern Baptist churches permit anyone who has put his or her faith in Jesus Christ to participate in the Lord's Supper, according to a recent survey by LifeWay Research.
Gary Morgan, pastor of Cowboy Church of Ellis County, spoke from his pulpit about the damage sexual abuse can cause. He assured victims if they disclose abuse and seek proper help, "it can get better." Too often, he said, victims of sexual abuse have not
Churches without policies governing online activity risk embarrassment, or worse.
Good stewardship demands churches prepare for financial challenges, said Sharon Blood and Robert Orr in a resource produced by the San Antonio-based Baptist Credit Union.
Increasingly, churches provide money-management seminars that offer participants advice on how to get out of debt and stay that way.
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