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“It isn’t the changes that do you in, it’s the transitions!” These words by the late William Bridges, who was a leading authority on organizational leadership, have been ringing in my mind throughout the last year. When our country...
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In Deuteronomy 6:7, Moses commands parents to “impress” God’s Word into the lives of their children. Then, he gives instructions on how to actually make that happen within the rhythms of each day. He says, “Talk about them when...
Mark Smith -
Milton Hollifield, the longtime executive director of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina who retired in February, will be working with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in a part-time role that will focus on strategic planning and...
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There seems to be a different curriculum for every church’s children ministry. Curriculums can vary based on the church’s values, mission and needs, but it’s hard to disagree that in any theologically based church the main theme that ties...Mike Parry
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In the United States, there is a severe famine of the Word of God. Even though the United States has most of the Christian resources in the world, the majority of U.S. Christians are not doing well in terms...
Sammy Joo
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“It isn’t the changes that do you in, it’s the transitions!” These words by the late William Bridges, who was a leading authority on organizational leadership, have been ringing in my mind throughout the last year. When our country...Brian Upshaw
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In Deuteronomy 6:7, Moses commands parents to “impress” God’s Word into the lives of their children. Then, he gives instructions on how to actually make that happen within the rhythms of each day. He says, “Talk about them when...Mark Smith
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Milton Hollifield, the longtime executive director of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina who retired in February, will be working with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in a part-time role that will focus on strategic planning and...Baptist Press
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There seems to be a different curriculum for every church’s children ministry. Curriculums can vary based on the church’s values, mission and needs, but it’s hard to disagree that in any theologically based church the main theme that ties...Mike Parry
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In the United States, there is a severe famine of the Word of God. Even though the United States has most of the Christian resources in the world, the majority of U.S. Christians are not doing well in terms...Sammy Joo
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This month’s roundup includes a calendar to walk through 50 days of prayer, a new church revitalization podcast on spiritual warfare, a discipleship curriculum and the 365 Empowerment Project that includes Scripture reading and memorization. Lastly, check out our...BSCNC Communications
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My journey in ministry has been one marked by many ups and downs. Through my many failures, I have been extended grace and allowed to learn some lessons that I hope will help others on their journey to fulfill...Sandy Marks
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We may tend to think sexual abuse cannot happen in our church, but it is that very mentality that makes it possible. How do abusers manage to have access to children and teens in our churches? This process often...Cheryl Markland
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The search committee tasked with finding the next executive director-treasurer for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina announced that Todd Unzicker is their recommended candidate.Chad Austin & Seth Brown
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Spiritually and emotionally healthy disciples have the capacity to become wise and discerning leaders. Wise and discerning leaders are also persistent and patient leaders. Regardless of the size and even effectiveness of a local church, there is always going...Sandy Marks
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When you think of the Cooperative Program (CP), you’re probably like me. You tend to think of supporting our international missionaries or our North American missionaries. And we do. Giving through the Cooperative Program supports more than 6.500 missionaries...Cris Alley
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My heart broke on March 16 when I heard the news that eight people had been killed — including six women of Asian descent — in a mass shooting at three different spas or massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia....Sammy Joo
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In order to achieve a new set of results, churches must be willing to engage in the challenging but rewarding process of revitalization. This leadership development paradigm is based on three components — the man, the ministry and the...Sandy Marks
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The coronavirus pandemic has led churches of all sizes to discover the digital world. Platforms such as Facebook Live, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Zoom are now common in church language and literature. Many churches that had no interest in...Terry Long
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Do you have to check your brain at the door to be a Christian? Or, do you have to abandon faith altogether if you want to seem intelligent? Most of us have asked such questions at some point in...Nathaniel Williams
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