“By God’s grace, we will become the strongest force in the history of this convention for reaching people with the message of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Milton A. Hollifield Jr.
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Mark Hearn serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Duluth, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta that is one of the most diverse communities in the United States. During his tenure as pastor, Hearn has led FBC Duluth...
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What would summer be without a stack of good books? We polled some of the most avid readers from the staff of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and compiled a list of their picks. With page-turning thrillers,...Staff writers
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Before I came to work at the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, I pastored for 25 years. I learned a lot about who I was as a pastor and about my ineffectiveness. Many times, I worked 60 hours...
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The commission Jesus gave us was to “go and make disciples.” The music ministries of our churches are not exempt from this directive, writes Mike Harland of LifeWay Worship.Mike Harland
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Most churches have more of an inward focus than an outward one. That’s one reason Thom Rainer and I, many years ago, wrote the book, Eating the Elephant– to help established churches turn outwardly. Here are some signs that...
Chuck Lawless
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Mark Hearn serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Duluth, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta that is one of the most diverse communities in the United States. During his tenure as pastor, Hearn has led FBC Duluth...Mark Hearn
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What would summer be without a stack of good books? We polled some of the most avid readers from the staff of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and compiled a list of their picks. With page-turning thrillers,...Staff writers
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Before I came to work at the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, I pastored for 25 years. I learned a lot about who I was as a pastor and about my ineffectiveness. Many times, I worked 60 hours...Sandy Marks
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The commission Jesus gave us was to “go and make disciples.” The music ministries of our churches are not exempt from this directive, writes Mike Harland of LifeWay Worship.Mike Harland
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Most churches have more of an inward focus than an outward one. That’s one reason Thom Rainer and I, many years ago, wrote the book, Eating the Elephant– to help established churches turn outwardly. Here are some signs that...Chuck Lawless
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Southern Baptists acted in support of sexual abuse survivors, embraced ethnic and gender diversity and rallied around the Great Commission at their annual meeting June 11-12 in Birmingham, Ala. Messengers strengthened their stance against sexual abuse and racism by...Baptist Press
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Throughout the pages of Scripture, God reveals Himself to us in His Word as our heavenly Father. The Bible tells us that as our perfect Father, God loves us unconditionally, provides for our needs, guides us along life’s journey...Milton A. Hollifield, Jr.
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“It's easy for Christian parents to get lulled into the idea that because you're a Christian parent your kids are going to be Christian kids.” Most guys will admit that they had no idea what fatherhood entailed before becoming...Terri Howell
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Recently, I walked the halls of my seminary alma mater and could not help but stop and smile. On the walls hung several portraits of ladies in my life who had mentored me in various seasons. They taught me...Ashley Allen
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I may not look like a “missionary kid,” but I’ll always be an MK in my heart. Southern Baptist missionary parents raised me in Argentina, blessing me with the opportunity to see God at work there. That experience shaped...John Davenport
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What difference can one year make? For Dan and Misty Matthews, one year literally made an eternal difference. Dan and Misty attended our church for the first time on Easter Sunday 2018. One year later, on Easter Sunday of...Kelly Bullard
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This month’s Top 5 Resources contains something for everyone. Check out this brand new resource — First Impressions Church Walk-Thru Resource to help churches assess first impressions their guests will experience. This collection also includes a simple resource for...BSCNC Communications
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With summer upon us, many children and youth across our state are looking forward to a break from school, family vacations and fun with friends. The arrival of summer also means that many middle and high school students are...Milton A. Hollifield, Jr.
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Is there a black sheep in the church family? The ideal family consists of a mom, dad and 2.5 children. However, political and social movements have led to cultural shifts that challenge the very definition of family.Terri Howell
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Things don’t always turn out the way we desire. Oftentimes, we find ourselves asking questions about why something happened, or why we didn’t see it coming. We wonder why God allowed it or have difficulty seeing how God’s plan...Kenneth Tan