Military families need spiritual nurture
The most effective ministry to military personnel comes from other servicemen and women and their families.
Balancing a congregation’s spiritual diet
Is your congregation receiving all its spiritual vitamins and minerals? We all know how crucial a balanced physical diet is; our spirits also need a healthy mixture of “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). But before you stop reading this column because
Developing community, spiritual transformation at heart of Buhligâs life
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Congregationâs shawl ministry making spiritual impact far beyond churchâs community
One stitch at a time, the prayer shawl ministry at First Baptist Church of Madison, N.C., has created a network of love and blessing that has touched more than 1,250 people since its modest beginnings six years ago.
Baptists minister to physical, spiritual needs caused by Texas wildfires
BASTROP, Texas (ABP) -- Dan Franklin couldn’t even smell the scent of smoke Friday that entailed the destruction of about 1,500 homes, the burning of about 34,000 acres and the loss of two lives. The volunteer chaplain with the Texas Baptist chaplaincy office nevertheless witnessed
Patriotism, spiritual ties may pull Christians in opposite directions
Christians’ ability to transcend national pride while maintaining an appropriate patriotism especially is fraught in countries such as Russia, where national identity is associated closely with religion. Minority faiths frequently find themselves relegated to second-class status.
Collaborative puts volunteers in diverse spiritual communities
RALEIGH, N.C. (ABP) -- While “summer missions” is an icon of the evangelical landscape, orientation of 14 young people June 2-4 at Meredith College signaled a unique missions collaboration between the Alliance of Baptists and the United Church of Christ.
Austin pastor notes value of Christian calendar for spiritual formation
In this interview, Don Vanderslice, pastor of Mosaic Church in Austin, reflects on how his community of faith observes the Christian calendar.
Writer explores array of ancient spiritual practices for believers today
Want to spend the weeks prior to Easter exploring spiritual disciplines but aren’t sure where to start?
Spiritual preparation for Easter not just a ‘Catholic thing’
Many Christians view Easter — the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection — as the culmination of their community life, expressing the heart of their faith. But Baptists and other evangelicals often have omitted any intentional period of preparation for their holiest of days.
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