Church Planting
One of the Best Pieces of Advice I Ever Received
In a life of over 55 years of ministry, one of the greatest lessons I have learned and one of the best pieces of advice I could ever give a church planter would be to […]
Year: 2017
September/October
Coming to Us
It is estimated that nearly 50 million migrants currently reside in the USA. This diasporic population shift has prompted the government to be creative in addressing the various challenges that arise as these people transition […]
President Perspective
500 Years Later
As I think about the 500th anniversary of Luther’s nailing of his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church there are a few things that come to mind. First, that the Bible […]
Urban Current
10 Largest Cities … and Who Cares
Tracking urban population can be tricky. Some numbers reference the city proper, others the entire metropolitan area. Also, there is the matter of people who are residing illegally, therefore remaining invisible and uncountable. #10 New […]
AfterWords
How to Really Appreciate Your Pastor
October has been set aside by many as “Pastor Appreciation Month” and I am often asked, “What can we do to show our pastor we appreciate him?”As a pastors’ wife for over twenty years, I […]
AfterWords
30 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor
Personal Prayer Needs Pray for their personal relationship with God. Pray that their time with God would be more than studying for a sermon. Pray for a fresh passion to know Jesus Christ. Pray that […]
On the Table
20th Issue
This issue of the Tribune marks my 20th issue as editor. Wow, how time flies! Probably the most common question I get asked is, “Do you miss being a pastor?” My answer is always the […]
Pastor News
Larry Foster Retires After 32 Years at Fredericksburg Baptist
June 2017, at the age of 82, Larry and Betty Foster retired from pastoring Fredericksburg Baptist Church. Larry began his ministry serving as nance director for Paci c Coast Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, […]
Fellowship News
LIFT Ministries Impact Youth Worldwide
This summer, LIFT Ministries hosted summer youth camps in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas with over 100 students placing their faith in Christ as Savior. BBC’s worship team, Breakaway, travelled with LIFT Ministries to lead worship […]
Missionary News
Mission Trip Helps Romanian Churches With Outreaches for Children
The week after a mission trip is always one of my favorite weeks. You have the opportunity to reflect on how God worked in the hearts of the people connected to the trip and you look […]