Feature Article
Stewardship
DOES IT MEAN WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS? by Randy Harp As a child, one of my favorite movies was The Princess Bride. I watched it with my children recently, and though I could still […]
January
Feature Article
Gospel Logistics
by Mike Randall Former editor of the Baptist Bible Tribune Gospel work is spiritual warfare. In the New Testament, the work of spreading the Gospel, winning people to Christ, and planting churches, is often described […]
Feature Article
Is it time for a capital stewardship campaign?
by Steve Chittenden Your church needs money every week, because your church does ministry every week. And while meeting the budget might not feel like a huge accomplishment, it’s actually key to a sustainable ministry […]
Baptist History
They called him Mister Vick
by David R. Stokes He was never ordained, though he pastored one of the largest churches in the United States. He preached Sunday morning sermons to his congregation a mere ten times a year. His […]
AfterWords
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together?
By Kim Beckham Pastor | Central Baptist Church | Tyler, TX What a thrill to see plans made in 2015 actually come to pass in 2016! In a staff meeting nearing the end of 2015, […]
January
Q. What are your hopes for 2017?
by Kevin Carson What is your New Year’s dream? World peace. Better health. Financial security. Debt management. Consistent budgeting. Save more. Quit bad habits. Begin new disciplines. Get organized. Prioritizing family. Better scheduling.
January
The Sunday after and the days ahead
by Charles Lyons On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The Sunday after the election, I made the following statement:
January
Happy New Year
by Randy Harp Happy New Year! For many, a new year is a fresh start or reboot. It is a time for resolutions and goals. It is a time to reflect on the past year […]
January
Stewardship in the BBFI
by Eddie Lyons Ephesians 5:15-16 touches on stewardship when it says, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” “Redeeming the time” suggests […]
January
Go around the world in 2017
by Jon Konnerup When it comes to New Year celebrations, though traditions vary around the world, they are meant to bring happiness, prosperity, and good luck in the coming 12 months. In Belgium, children write […]