Various blog posts from the pastors of the BBFI
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. […]
Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Whether it’s spiritual growth, leadership growth, or personal development, it always requires intentional effort. Many people want to grow, but they never build a plan for it. They admire growth […]
Today marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most sobering and stirring moments in modern missions history. On January 8, 1956, five young missionaries, Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Ed McCully, Nate Saint, and Roger […]
The week before Christmas always feels different. The calendar is full. The phone keeps buzzing. Expectations are high. And for many churches, this weekend and Christmas Eve will bring people through the doors who have not been there in months or maybe even years.
This is not a normal week, and it should not be treated like one. What pastors do in these next few days can shape not only a Christmas service, but also how people see the church and hear the gospel. […]
The U.S. Mint stopped making pennies because their cost outweighed their value. Many of us do the same with our lives, investing energy in habits and pursuits that give nothing back. […]
I was recently in Nairobi, Kenya, for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge at Hope Church Lavington. The name S4 refers to the four key words that define this conference: Speak, Sustain, Scale, and […]
This November is Global Bible Month. It’s a time when people all over the world are coming together to celebrate the life-changing power of God’s word. Also this month, the YouVersion Bible app is celebrating the historic […]
This week marks ten years since I began serving full-time with the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. Ten years. That’s long enough to see patterns emerge, challenges repeat, and God’s faithfulness shine through it all. In […]
Great men and women plant trees of which they never enjoy the shade. […]
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