How to Lead Well When Half Your Volunteers Are on Summer Vacation
It happens every June without fail. You send out the volunteer schedule. You get back a flood of “Out of town that weekend!” and “We’ll be at the lake!” and the ever-popular “Can someone cover
Greater Love: How Memorial Day Can Open the Door to the Gospel
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Jesus said those words in an upper room, the night before He was crucified. He wasn’t
Backyard Mission Field: Summer Outreach Ideas That Don’t Require a Budget
Every summer, churches load up vans, book flights, and send teams across the country — or across the world — to do ministry. And that’s a beautiful thing. But somewhere between the passport stamping and
The Burnout Signs Nobody Warned Me About
I thought I knew what burnout looked like. I thought it looked like someone quitting. Crying in the parking lot. Sleeping through their alarm and just… not showing up. I thought if I was still
Cultivating Gratitude in Ministry: A Leader’s Guide to Thanksgiving
As ministry leaders and pastors, we often find ourselves in the unique position of guiding others through their spiritual journey
[BCMN Podcast: Episode 2] Walking the Long Road Together: Insights from a BCMN Pastor’s Journey
During a recent podcast conversation, Matt Trill shared wisdom from his 35+ years at New Testament Baptist Church
The 12 Basics of a Discipled Veteran Ministry
When we do ministry properly, it should be targeted and unique based on who we are trying to reach, however,
[BCMN Podcast Episode 1] Insights from the Mission Field – Navigating Deputation, Challenges, and Raising Up Leaders
This episode of The Baptist Church Ministry Network Podcast offers a wealth of practical wisdom and firsthand experiences
Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: 5 Ways to Show Appreciation
Youth leaders are some of my heroes! Let's be honest - being a youth leader is no easy task. These
Why Your Church Needs a Veteran Ministry
The Need for Gospel-Centered Veteran Ministry The main component of every ministry must include the gospel's progression to those we
Navigating Faith, History, & Current Events: Christians, Jews, and Israel Course at Boston Baptist College
In today's complex world, understanding the intricate relationships between Christians, Jews, and the state of Israel has never been more
On the Field with the Orricks
Karen and I had the opportunity to visit with BCMN-endorsed missionaries Richie and Missy Orrick in Buckley, Wales this summer.
Stories From Paris: Olympic Outreach Testimonies- Part 2
The Paris Olympic Outreach had a huge impact on the people who went and the churches who sent them. In
Eventful Yet Purposeful Youth Activities: A Planning Guide
This past Saturday I had the privilege of taking our students to an amusement center with go karts, laser tag,
BCMN National Meeting 2024: There is Still Time to Register!
BCMN National Conference 2024: "By Faith" Are you ready for an unforgettable experience of spiritual growth and fellowship? Are you
Building Bridges: How Next-Gen Church Leaders Can Connect with Parents Beyond Services
One of the most important goals for a Next-Gen leader is helping to activate your families to take on the
Stories from Paris: Olympic Outreach Testimonies
The Paris Olympic Outreach had a huge impact on the people who went and the churches who sent them. In
BCMN National Conference 2024: Equipping Leaders, Empowering Ministry
Are you ready to be inspired, equipped, and empowered for ministry? Mark your calendars for the BCMN National Conference 2024,
Four Essential Environments for Kid Min Leadership Development
Warm bodies, check. Clean rooms, check. Organized Curriculum, check. Most of the time, that is what we think of when
Bringing the Good News to the Global Games: How the Gospel Was Shared at the 2024 Paris Olympics
From July 26 to August 11, the Summer Olympics took place in Paris, France. An estimated 10,500 athletes from 206
Care: The Front Line of Ministry
Those of us in the ministry spend a lot of time doing exactly that: ministering; serving and caring for others.
The Baptist Church Ministry Network: Uniting and Equipping God’s Workers
Many of you no doubt remember and possibly even attended the very first conference we held here in Canton, OH
Creating Opportunities For Kids To Hear From God
How can you help your kids hear from God on a regular basis? Every Christian parent wants their child to
5 Ways Your Church Can Help Families Get Ready for Back to School
It's that time of year again - back to school season is here! While this time of year can be
Reach Out For Outreach: Ideas For Student Ministry Outreaches
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a pastor once told me that every youth meeting and