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Feature Article

Is it time for a capital stewardship campaign?

by Steve Chittenden Your church needs money every week, because your church does ministry every week. And while meeting the budget might not feel like a huge accomplishment, it’s actually key to a sustainable ministry […]

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Baptist History

They called him Mister Vick

by David R. Stokes He was never ordained, though he pastored one of the largest churches in the United States. He preached Sunday morning sermons to his congregation a mere ten times a year. His […]

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January

Q. What are your hopes for 2017?

by Kevin Carson What is your New Year’s dream? World peace. Better health. Financial security. Debt management. Consistent budgeting. Save more. Quit bad habits. Begin new disciplines. Get organized. Prioritizing family. Better scheduling.

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January

The Sunday after and the days ahead

by Charles Lyons On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The Sunday after the election, I made the following statement:

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January

Happy New Year

by Randy Harp Happy New Year! For many, a new year is a fresh start or reboot. It is a time for resolutions and goals. It is a time to reflect on the past year […]

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December

Christmas around the world

We asked BBFI missionaries a few questions about what Christmas is like where they serve. Their responses provide insight not only into what Christmas looks like around the world, but also the opportunities and struggles […]

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December

Part of the family

A PORTRAIT OF ADOPTION by Patrick McClure When I first met my wife nearly 20 years ago, I didn’t know many people who were adopted. Since then, just in our circle of friends, we have […]

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December

The house that never was

by Steve Van Winkle I finished reading the handwritten, gilded script on the face of the paper: November 24, 1983. A few minutes earlier, I was making my way toward a house in the distance […]