Various blog posts from the pastors of the BBFI
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Satan’s Master Plan
Are current events preparing the way for the end times? What is Satan’s ultimate goal? […]
Pastoral Blog Posts
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The Coming Pastoral Crash
I don’t want to be a prophet of doom, but as a minister in touch with many ministers, I see a coming pastoral crash. And I’m not sure we can stop it. The impact of the world response to COVID-19 will be felt for many years to come. It will be felt in every career field and in every home. This post does not diminish the hard work and adjustments being done by first responders, law enforcement, health care workers, and the educational structures. But from my perspective, those who serve in ministry are, in my thinking, in particular danger for several reasons. […]
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1918 vs 2020: 5 Things We Can Learn from 1918 Church Leaders
While the time we are living in is definitely unique, it is not unprecedented.
In 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic, there was also a time when no churches could meet. In fact, on Monday, October 7, 1918, the Governor of Alabama, Charles Henderson, ordered the closing of ALL churches, schools, and theaters to avoid the spread of the virus that eventually killed about 675,000 Americans.
So how did church leaders in 1918 respond to such a crisis? And what can we learn from them? […]
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7 Ways Some Christians Made Church Non-Essential Long Before this Quarantine
Many political leaders are questioning whether church is essential in our country. Unfortunately, there are many Christians who allowed church to become non-essential in their personal lives long before this quarantine ever hit. […]
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Ten Goals for this Thanksgiving
Don’t simply go through the motions this Thanksgiving. Have a plan and have some goals. Here are my ten goals for this Thanksgiving. […]
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On the Anniversary of His Death: My thoughts on John Chau
A reflection after one year the death of missionary John Chau. […]
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Pastors and Suicide: What Pastors and Congregations Need to Know
The devastating news of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein’s suicide, pastor of Inland Church of Chino, California, shocked the world of evangelicalism this past weekend. The church announced his death with a Facebook post on August 26th. Sadly, […]
Missionary News
9 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 5-6) (S4 Conference) plus several quotes from the speakers – Randy Harp
Recap of Tribune Editor, Randy Harp’s, experience at the S4 Conference in Manila, Philippines. […]
Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 3-4) (Plus one bonus) – Randy Harp
I am in the Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. I divided this trip into thirds. The first couple of days were spent primarily with […]
Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to Philippines (Day 1-2) – Randy Harp
I am in Manila, Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. It is going to be a busy week, but I am looking forward to it. […]