Proper evangelism means more than sharing the gospel. It involves makings disciples—a process that affects multiple generations, Mike Woods, pastor of Coronado Baptist Church in El Paso, said during one of Texas Baptists’ Engage evangelism conferences.
Jesus Christ is the head of the church. But when it comes to ways Christians discern Christ’s will for their particular congregation, handle its day-to-day administrative chores and make decisions about budget and buildings, Baptist churches demonstrate remarkable diversity.
Despite the importance many place on this book, even by those outside the church, studies continue to show a woeful ignorance of what's between the covers. In 2007, a book on religious literacy gave Americans an "F" in religion. A 2009 United Kingdom survey concluded
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent The church’s mission —what its members believe God wants to do through their congregation — should determine the shape and function of the church building, some professionals believe. “A [building] program has to be tied into
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Finding ways to ensure all members can use or are attracted to church facilities can be a problem for congregations. Physical disabilities When considering church accessibility, many staffers think first of finding ways to accommodate physically challenged
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor The Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting was to be a historic celebration this year, but the 172nd annual session will likely be most remembered for making history. The historical celebration focused a few miles down the road in Jackson, the
