One of the beautiful aspects of the story of the prodigal son is that we get to stand on the sidelines as he takes that journey, and see the end result without having to travel the road ourselves. Read More »
Resources
Quest for Ministry Answers Sparks a Guide for the Next Generation of Pastors
Jason Allen says his goal is to provide pastors with advice and guidance about the crucial aspects of their ministries, including preaching. Read More »
5 Counter-Intuitive Prayers For the Next Generation
Scripture encourages the Church to go deeper, prompting believers to pray for the next generation in ways that—on the surface—seem downright strange. Read More »
3 Ways to Cultivate a Congregation That Exercises Faith
Maturing believers concern themselves with bold faithfulness to do God’s work. The concerns of personal cost become less concerning. Read More »
Navy Chaplain Sees Deployment as Part of the Great Commission, Helps Marines ‘HEAR’ the Bible
For the past several months, Navy Chaplain Trevor Carpenter’s mission has been the discipleship of Marines in Honolulu, Hawaii. Read More »
5 Crucial Questions and Answers About Sex Abuse and the Church
“This is an area as a church where we cannot remain uninformed. We have to be willing to be uncomfortable and have the conversations that need to be had,” says Brad Hambrick, general editor of ChurchCares.com. Read More »
How a Difficult Past Can Shape a Strong Leader
Many leaders fear having trial-filled pasts exposed. But one leader says her mistakes played a major role in making her the leader she is today. Read More »
SBC Panel on Sexual Abuse Calls for Action
Speakers at a panel on sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches shared Monday night (June 10) their assessment of where the convention and its cooperating congregations stand regarding an increasingly obvious problem in the country’s largest Protestant denomination. Read More »
SBC Entities Produce Free Abuse After-Care Resource for Churches
LifeWay Christian Resources, ERLC and the SBC Sexual Abuse Advisory Group have collaborated to produce a free multimedia resource to help churches better know how to care for those within their ministries who disclose abuse experiences. Read More »
2020 VBS Helps Kids Build on the Love of Jesus
In ‘Concrete & Cranes,’ kids will learn how they can build their lives on a sure foundation—Christ and His gospel. Read More »