No single size or shape fits ministry to all older adults
Church and denominational leaders are beginning to understand older adults cannot be categorized as a single unit, and a one-size-fits-all ministry will not meet needs.
Baptist layman follows unlikely path to spiritual-formation ministry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- A Baptist layman with an engineering background might not seem a logical choice to lead a spiritual-formation ministry run by United Methodists. Not surprisingly, the path that led Johnny Sears to Upper Room Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., took some unexpected turns.
‘Ministry of trash’ grows out of fitness habit
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Ice cream and the ministry of hospitality
(ABP) - - At our house, hospitality is dished out by the spoonful.
Homemade ice cream has been a staple in the ministry of hospitality my wife Melanie has practiced since we were married nearly 33 years ago. An ice-cream
Mohler says he was embarrassed by former support of women in ministry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) -- A seminary president who served on a committee that 10 years ago revised the Baptist Faith and Message to declare that only men should be pastors told students Sept. 14 that he was embarrassed by his former advocacy of women in
Exiled pastor returns from ministry in Gaza
AMMAN, Jordan (ABP) -- The exiled pastor of Gaza Baptist Church began teaching Aug. 16 at Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary following a three-week visit to his homeland to preach, teach and distribute food and medicine to the poor.
BWAid leader reflects on 20 years of ministry in relief and development
HONOLULU -- Standing in the exhibit hall during the Baptist World Congress in Honolulu, Paul Montacute surveys the array of displays and smiles with delight.
CBFMO, BGCM explore ministry to Hispanics
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri and the Baptist General Convention of Missouri recognize the growth of the Hispanic population in Missouri and are seeking ways to minister.
Death in a minister’s family means transitions in ministry, identity
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The death of a minister—or the minister’s spouse—marks a difficult phase in the life of both the church and the pastor’s family.
WMU, women’s ministry honor Vivian McCaughan at M-Counter
No one is certain who chose the Scripture passage tied to the theme for M-Counter, the Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union/women’s missions and ministry event April 9-10. But 1 Chronicles 28:8-10 became a starting point to honor North American Mission Board missionary Vivian McCaughan throughout the