You have probably heard the phrase, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” It is usually shouted in locker rooms, printed on weight room walls, or repeated by coaches who are trying to prepare their teams for game day.
Let me be clear, Easter Sunday is not a performance. We are not putting on a show. We are proclaiming a risen Savior. But the principle still applies. […]
When your view doesn’t match your vision. I heard that statement in a sermon recently and immediately wrote it down. It puts language to something every leader and every believer eventually feels.
There are seasons when what you see does not line up with what you believe God has shown you. Your view is what is right in front of you.
Your vision is what God has placed in your heart. And the two do not always match. […]
Sonrise Church of Clovis, California, paused on Sunday, February 22, 2026, to celebrate a remarkable milestone, honoring three longtime staff members whose ministry has shaped the church for four decades. Senior Pastor Otis Ledbetter, Executive Pastor Phil Laughlin, and Worship Leader and Administrative Assistant Sherry Krigbaum were recognized for 40 years of faithful service during a special celebration service followed by a churchwide reception. […]
Ministry couples from across the Iowa Baptist Bible Fellowship gathered February 20–21 for the fellowship’s annual Pastor and Wife Retreat, enjoying a refreshing time of fellowship and encouragement during the winter season. […]
Lifepoint Baptist Church in Centerton, Arkansas, celebrated a milestone on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as brothers Titus Gamble and Adam Gamble were ordained into the gospel ministry following a full day of examination, worship, and congregational celebration. […]
The BBFI Central Office hosted the 2026 Healthy Church Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2026, bringing together pastors and ministry leaders from across the Fellowship.
Streaming live on the BBFI YouTube channel and BBFI website from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST, this year’s conference centered on the theme “Church Health in 15 Minutes,” emphasizing concise, practical teaching that leaders can put into practice right away. […]
Every leader wants to see their ministry grow. We pray for more people, greater impact, and wider influence. But true ministry growth doesn’t begin with new strategies. It begins with spiritual preparation.
In order to scale a ministry, you must begin by preparing yourself for God to bless.
Growth is not something we force; it’s something we faithfully prepare for. […]
The Central America Missionary Retreat, CAMR 2026, was held February 2 through 7 in Panajachel, Guatemala, along the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlán. Nestled beneath three peaceful volcanoes, the setting provided a striking backdrop for a week devoted to renewal, prayer, and encouragement for missionaries serving throughout Central America and the Caribbean. […]
On February 15 and 16, 2026, ministry couples from across Missouri gathered in Branson for the annual Missouri BBF Ministry Couples Retreat. Attendees also traveled in from Arkansas and Kansas, making the retreat a regional time of encouragement, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. […]
Most of us would say that we care about people. I do. Pastors do. We notice when someone is hurting. We feel concern. We tell others we will pray for them. And oftentimes, we actually do. Caring is not the problem. But caring is often where we stop.
Loving others the way God loves others requires a shift, from caring for people to carrying their burdens. […]
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