AI in Ministry: Are You Stewarding the Tool or Losing Your Calling?
What would you do if you could have a full sermon — three points, fleshed out, ready to preach — in a matter of seconds? It sounds like a dream for any busy pastor or
The Summer Is Ended
"When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me. Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is
Clear and Memorable Preaching: Why every great sermon starts with one clear sentence
There is a desperate need for clear communication in the pulpit. "In a survey involving 2,500 people at multiple churches, less than 15 minutes after a sermon, 72% of the people leaving a speech or
Could Your Empty Classrooms Be the Next Mission Field? How the LUOA Affiliate Program Is Turning Church Buildings Into Christ-Centered Schools
Walk through most churches on a Tuesday afternoon and you'll find the same thing: rows of empty classrooms. Sunday School rooms, fellowship halls, gyms — spaces filled with life for an hour or two a
Beyond Sunday Services: Why Every Church Needs a Family Resource Center
We've all been there. The Sunday afternoon phone call. The Wednesday evening conversation. A family facing a crisis that can't
Moving Students from Spectators to Participants in the Great Commission: 3 Reasons to Plan a Student Ministry Missions Outreach
One of our primary missions as student pastors and leaders is helping our students live out the Great Commission. If
From Crisis Mode to Calm Leadership: Moving Beyond Constant Firefighting
A word of encouragement for ministry leaders who feel like they're always putting out fires On any given Sunday, you
Looking Up, Reaching Out: Why BCMN National Meeting 2025 Could Be Your Ministry’s Most Important Conference
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption
The Lost Art of Awe: Rediscovering Wonder in Faith
There's nothing quite like the sunset at our local beach. The sky continuously changes colors as the sun lowers itself
7 Simple Strategies to Make Your Ministry More Welcoming to Newcomers
Every Sunday, newcomers walk through our church doors carrying invisible questions: "Will I fit in here?" "Do these people actually
5 Steps to Navigate Difficult Conversations in Ministry
If you've been in ministry for more than a few months, you've faced them: the conversations you dread, the phone
5 Simple Steps to Transform Church Volunteers from Helpers to Leaders
As ministry coordinators, we often find ourselves caught in a familiar cycle: recruiting volunteers to fill immediate needs, training them
On the Mission Field with Bryan and Sandy Wise
Karen and I recently had the privilege of visiting Bryan and Sandy Wise, BCMN-endorsed missionaries serving in Nicaragua. Our trip
Gearing Up for Summer Chaos: It’s Not Too Late to Navigate the Busy Season with Purpose
With spring nearly behind us and summer just around the corner, many church leaders might be feeling the pressure of
More Than a Trip: The Impact of Pastors Visiting Missionaries: Part Two
In Part 1, we explored how pastoral visits deeply encourage missionaries in the field. Now let's examine how these visits
More Than a Trip: The Impact of Pastors Visiting Missionaries: Part One
When a pastor visits a missionary—especially one sent out from their own church—it creates a powerful ripple effect of encouragement
Smart Financial Stewardship
1. Stewardship should be a philosophy of life for every Christian and local church. Stewardship is ownership. God owns everything,
Charting the Course: The Benefits of a “Discipleship Compass”
Charting the Course: The Benefits of a “Discipleship Compass” “Begin with the end in mind.” It’s a great practice. Knowing
Dealing with a Crisis
Recently while sitting in a Missions Advisory Board meeting, Pastor Tom Hunter of Plantation Baptist Church, Plantation, Florida said in
Equip: Preparing the Next Generation for Ministry
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, over 300 students and adults gathered at Bible Baptist Church in Wilmington, Ohio, for the
Navigating Today’s Cultural Challenges
As 21st century believers, we are in a position similar to the early church - called to be in the
3 Key Takeaways from the BCMN Conference in Gulfport
Two weeks have now passed since we held our BCMN conference in Gulfport, Mississippi. It was truly a blessing to
Growing Our Church Family: Exciting Opportunity for an Outreach Director at Florence Baptist Temple
In today's fast-paced world, finding a spiritual home where you can grow, connect, and serve alongside others is more important
Expanding Circles of Hope: Mobilizing Your Church for Easter Outreach
As Easter approaches, I'm reminded that no season offers greater opportunity for our churches to reach those needing the transformative
Anti-Semitism: A Biblical Perspective on God’s Covenant with Abraham
I grew up in a solidly biblical church, so from my earliest days I remember some things I learned from