Rhythm Isn’t Just Repetition: Finding Fresh Purpose in Familiar Ministry Patterns
The calendar's open on your desk. It's January 2026, and you're looking at another year of ministry. VBS in June. Fall Festival in October. Christmas program in December. Easter cantata. Missions conference. The weekly rhythm of
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders As we approach a new year, ministry leaders face the familiar challenge of balancing pastoral care, administrative duties, program development, and personal spiritual health. Too often,
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly?
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly? Christmas services are one of the biggest opportunities of the year. People who haven't stepped foot in a church in months (or years) suddenly show up because of family tradition,
Send Them Sooner: 2026 Missionaries Ready Now
We've compiled a list of BCMN-endorsed missionaries who will be stateside during 2026, available to share their ministry stories, challenge your church family, and help your congregation catch a vision for what God is doing around
Why Every Church Needs a Veteran Ministry (And How to Start One)
There are over 30 million veterans and their family members in the United States—more than the entire youth population—and most churches aren't reaching them. This podcast episode explores why veteran ministry isn't just important—it's essential for
Exciting Ministry Opportunity: Shape the Next Generation in Central Missouri
Is God calling you to invest in the lives of college students and young adults? Bethel Baptist Church in Warrensburg, Missouri, is seeking a part-time College and Young Adult Minister to lead a dynamic ministry in