Wise Leadership in a Foolish World
Everyone needs wisdom, especially pastors and other ministry leaders. This was the theme of a recent Ohio BCMN meeting at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Circleville, Ohio where Pastor Nathan Woodworth is Pastor. Enjoy the following
Memory Lane: A Reason to Be Thankful!
I can honestly say Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. I say that not just because of all the good food I get to eat - my wife, Rachel, is a
Ministering To the Forgotten Ones at the Holidays
I never knew who was going to be at our house at Christmas time. Sometimes it was just my mom and my two brothers. Other times, there would be various and sundry family members who
Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Have you ever thought about the word “holiday”? The word comes from the Old English word “halig” (holy) + “daeg” (day). Holy means “to be set apart for a purpose”. “Holidays” are days set apart
Christmas Music Preparation in High Gear? Maybe This Can Help.
We had a great response last week to our Christmas Music Digital Meet-Up. Through meaningful collaboration, we were able to
5 Ways to Encourage Your Missionaries as the Holiday Season Arrives
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it comes the special services, plays, cantatas, parties, and a host of
Motivation for the Miles
On the Road On the road again. The Willie Nelson classic has been a clichéd anthem for missionaries over the
Don’t Miss the Christmas Music Ministry Digital Meet-Up Tomorrow (November 10) at 2:00 PM (Central Time)
We are looking forward to a wonderful time of collaboration and brainstorming in how we can make the coming Christmas
7 Meaningful Ways to Honor Veterans
The world has come a long way since November 11, 1919. That day marked the first anniversary celebration of “Armistice
Voter Prayer Guide
1. Pray for Life and Cultural Rethinking — Pray that millions of Americans who do not attend church might see right and
Serving the New, the Needy, and the Not Connected
I recently took part in a leadership retreat with other directors from my company. During our time together, Chuck Peters,
The Christian Stewardship of Our Citizenship
The mid-term election of 2022 is less than a week away. I think most of us get weary of the
127 Ways To Creatively Build Relationships in Your Ministry
Relationships matter. Jesus modeled over and over in the Gospels with his friends to not do life alone (Luke 10:1-2) It
10 Things That Need to Be on Your Trunk or Treat Checklist
It's Trunk or Treat weekend! If your church is hosting a Trunk or Treat, you are probably finalizing your checklist
Mark Your Calendars: Christmas Music Ministry Digital Meet Up Coming November 10
As a music minister (if you are like me this time of year) it feels like our big Christmas musical
For Publications, Graphics, Videos: If You’re Not Using Canva, You Should Be. (You probably already qualify to get Pro version for free)
If you are blessed to have a full or even part time graphic designer on staff, you are blessed indeed. You
Six Keys to Starting Out Right in Youth Ministry
A basic rule of thumb in ministry and life in general is that starting out right is better than learning
The Art of Translation & Leading from the Middle
My first ministry position was working with children, and I learned that connecting to kids became all about what captured
Preparing Your Congregation to Vote
Pastors sometimes struggle to balance the role of church leadership with responsible citizenship. They have mistakenly been told that the
Facing a New Ministry
You have entered your first ministry! You went through the Bible college classes, completed the internships, gained experience, found a
Your church’s missions program needs the Echo Prayer App. Here’s why.
On any given Sunday or Wednesday you might find Jim and Phyllis Antista in our church missions hallway. They are
BCMN National Meeting 2022 Recap
It was an incredible week in Overland Park, Kansas for this year's 2022 Baptist Church Ministry Network national meeting! Check
6 Steps to Raise up an Apprentice
What do the following people have in common? Elvis Presley Henry Ford Leonardo Di Vinci If you guessed they were
What If Jesus Was a Ministry Volunteer?
Churches are some of the largest volunteer organizations in the world. Without volunteers, ministry doesn’t get done. Yet, every church