Most ministry failures do not begin with doctrinal compromise. They begin with personal compromise. More often than not, when a pastor’s ministry ends suddenly or painfully, the root cause is not theological drift but a moral failure of some sort. When that happens, the damage is never limited to one person. Families are affected. Churches are wounded. Communities are confused. And the testimony of the gospel suffers. […]
Across the country, churches are facing increasing questions, and in some cases, legal challenges related to their doctrinal convictions. Issues such as hiring practices, who may serve as volunteers, how church facilities may be used, what kind of counseling a church will provide, and even which weddings a pastor will or will not perform are no longer just ministry decisions, they are often being viewed through a legal lens. Which is why a church’s articles of faith are critically important. […]
Over the past few weeks, I have read about large churches in the United States experiencing major internal challenges, not over theology or morality, but over governance, specifically with authority and control. These situations are not just legal issues. They are ministry issues because they affect people, testimonies, and the mission of the local church. […]
Clermont, FL — On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Venture Church officially launched its first public worship service in Clermont, Florida, marking an exciting new chapter for both the congregation and the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. […]
Ten years ago, Grace River Church was just a dream—an idea scribbled on a piece of paper. Church planting has been one of the most rewarding, humbling, and challenging things I’ve ever done. Looking back, I’ve learned five key lessons: be coachable, build a team, stay connected, engage your community, and stay focused. […]
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK, celebrated its first anniversary on January 19, 2025. Pastor Scott Goodwin reflected on God’s blessings as the church welcomed 61 attendees, saw five salvations, and celebrated two baptisms. “God is good and is doing something great through New Life Baptist,” Goodwin shared. […]
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK holds charter service. […]
The APEX Church Planter Assessment team met in Springfield, MO, on August 7-9, 2023. This marks the first assessment outside of Texas and shows the growth of church planting within the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. […]
Multiple pastors from around the country met in Orlando, FL, for a church planting vision trip from January 31 through February 3, 2022. BBFI-approved church planter and pastor of Restoration Church in Sanford, FL, served […]
On January 2, 2022, Restoration Church of Sanford, FL, held its first service with over 70 in attendance. The “soft launch” was a great opportunity to prepare for their official launch this Sunday, January 16, […]
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