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
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
The Neglected Tool: Why Your Next Sermon May Need More Than Words
A single domino. A baseball home plate. Simple objects that carried eternal weight. These weren't props in a children's church lesson - they were tools displayed by seasoned ministry leaders speaking to pastors, missionaries, and
Your Complete Guide to BCMN 2025
Welcome to Springfield! We're thrilled you're joining us for "Looking Up, Reaching Out: Ministry in the Light of His Coming." This guide has everything you need for an incredible conference experience, from our complete
Meditations for Youth Pastors & Youth Leaders
BREAKING NEWS: Life isn’t easy. The continual grind quickly becomes tiresome and laborious. We easily find ourselves working countless hours
How many of your people are actually sharing the Gospel regularly?
I grew up using the term “soul winner” and still do. However, that is an Old Testament term, while the
Introducing Three New BCMN Endorsed Missionaries
The BCMN board endorsed three missionary families in June. We welcome them to BCMN. Please read the information below about
The Power of Connection: Why Contacting Absent Group Members Matters in a Bible Study Group
In a Bible study group, the sense of community and fellowship is vital for spiritual growth and personal encouragement. However,
So you want to Preach!
These steps are key in developing into a faithful preacher. While not nearly exhaustive, these are a good starting point
4 Books that Have Helped My Preaching
BCMN Meetings have a reputation for Biblical and excellent preaching, so I know that there is an interest
Rise Up and Be Encouraged: How to Go from Discouragement to Encouragement
You don't have to be in ministry very long before you realize how easy it can be to be overwhelmed
What College Ministry Has Shown Me
Do you remember what it was like when you graduated from high school? The exhilarating feeling of freedom coupled with
Foster Care: How Your Church Can Help
“You’ll never guess who’s having a baby…” That is FOR SURE a true statement for me because, they were right.
5 Insights about the Single Adults in Your Church
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, the dynamics of relationships and family structures have evolved significantly. Within our churches, we
Jesus’ Prayers
Luke 11:1-4 tells us: "And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he
Make a Powerful Point with PowerPoint
If you are like me, I like to use PowerPoint as a teaching tool from time to time. Years ago
This is the Worst!
“Oh. My. Word. Can you believe this?! It is the worst! Listen, Linda, you do not understand all I have
3 Benefits of Having a Health & Hospital Ministry
The phone call at 2am that a church member is in critical condition in the hospital. The impending surgery date
Embracing Collective Results: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 6
Over the past five days we have taken a shallow dive into how we can make our church ministry teams
Harnessing Accountability: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 5
In our last article we spent time talking about the role commitment plays in having a functional church ministry team.
Fostering Commitment: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 4
In part 3 of our series, we discussed the role healthy conflict plays in staving off dysfunction within a church
Embracing Healthy Conflict: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 3
In part 2 of our series we discussed how important trust is within a ministry team. As the foundation of
The Foundation of Trust: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 2
In any organization, trust is the bedrock upon which effective teamwork is built. The same principle holds true for a
Strengthening Church Leadership: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Part 1
In the realm of church leadership, effective teamwork plays a vital role in fulfilling the mission and serving the congregation.