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Easter Across the Fellowship

There is no doubt that God continues to bless the faithful efforts of pastors, churches, and missionaries across the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. This year’s Easter weekend once again served as a powerful reminder of […]

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Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance: Why Now Is the Time to Prepare for Easter

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. […]

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When Your View Doesn’t Match Your Vision

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. […]

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A Shared Calling: Sonrise Church Celebrates Three Staff Members for 40 Years of Faithful Service

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. […]