The Heart Behind the Harmony: Keeping Christ Central in Music Ministry
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" - Ephesians 5:19 Brother pastor, have you ever noticed how easily a music ministry can
When Ministry Becomes Dangerous: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Information about pastoral burnout can be easily accessed in today’s information culture, but sadly the percentage of pastors who consider burnout is continually rising. Many pastors are not proactively taking steps to make sure they
Transform Your Ministry Events: Why Planning Makes All the Difference
Every ministry leader has been there. You have a vision for an incredible event that will impact lives, build community, and advance your ministry's mission. But somewhere between the initial excitement and the actual event
The Ultimate Ministry Dilemma: Choosing Your BCMN 2025 Breakout Sessions
Picture this: You're a kid in a candy store, but you can only choose two pieces. That's exactly how ministry leaders will feel at BCMN 2025 when faced with our incredible lineup of nine transformational
5 Ways for Groups to Maximize the Dog Days of Summer
When late spring arrives, churches get busy. Mother’s Day, graduation, pre-camp and pre-VBS sign ups, and summer mission trips all
6 Ways to Honor Your Church’s Graduates
Graduating from college or high school is a major accomplishment that deserves recognition and celebration. As a church, there is
Nurturing an Addition Mindset vs. Cultivating a Multiplication Mindset in Our Local Baptist Church
In the journey of faith, churches play a vital role in nurturing and guiding believers. Within the local Baptist church
Don’t Let the Fire Die
In ministry, some Sundays can be a day of victory and others a day of defeat. Whether your fire today
Claw Machines and Crazy Preteens
“Remind me, why do we have a professional claw machine in our garage right now?” This was a question I
Persecution
The book of I Peter is mainly speaking about persecution. The first-century Christians suffered great persecution for their faith in
4 Ways to Keep Your Group Outwardly Focused
“The natural inertia of any group is to turn inward.” That statement was made by my friend and Lifeway’s former
Paris 2024
BCMN is expanding our outreach. In 2024 we will have our first BCMN mission trip. This will be like no
5 Principles for Leading, Loving, and Equipping Your Youth Leaders
You can’t do youth ministry alone. Youth pastors and ministry leaders often forget this. We can all too easily fall
BCMN Endorsed Missionary Itineraries
One of the strengths of BCMN is our love for and support of missions and missionaries. In order to help
Good Friday
Today is Good Friday, and so it makes sense for us to pause and think about the cross. The true
How to Pray for Your Church Staff
It takes many hands throughout the week to ensure that the ministry keeps rolling at a local church beyond Sunday’s
Forgiveness
“Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you walking daily by the Savior's side?” We sing that
It’s March and I’ve Already Blown Resolutions
If you are like me, you were ready to see 2022 fade into distant memories. I don’t think any of
Reaching Veterans With The Gospel
Question: Did you ever wonder why so many veterans wear hats identifying their service in the armed forces of our
Free Resource! Easter Egg Hunt Planning Checklist
It’s hard to believe Easter is just two weeks away! If your church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, plans
6 Ways to Engage Your Group Members in Bible Study
Let’s face it, not everyone arrives at your Bible study ready to learn. On many occasions, the minds of your
Remember to Remember
Mondays are typically a day of reflection in ministry. Thinking about all that went well and what didn’t on Sunday.
You Should Definitely NOT Have A Ladies Ministry
If you are involved in ladies ministry, you know all the things about keeping such a ministry up and running.
The Case for Missionary Care
One of the major reasons for preventable missionary resignations is the lack of support from home. This is something every
Parenting In A Tech World
For the first time in human history, parents are facing the challenge of raising children in uncharted territory as an