5 things every new pastor needs to remember
I cannot improve on Paul’s words to a young elder named Timothy but based on Paul’s writings I offer five lines of encouragement for you.
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What is the purpose of fasting?
The most important thing about fasting is to realize that fasting is to be done for a purpose—a God-centered, biblical purpose.
Praying for Southern mission teams
A Bible, passport, some gear and a change of clothes. That’s about all Southern Seminary and Boyce College students need as they venture out to support missionaries serving throughout the world.
How do I overcome my fear of evangelism?
Fear forces us to depend on the Lord, and in that case, fear can be a very helpful thing.
How to remember the Bible passages you memorize
I know this might sound like a lot of effort but it is worth every second to have God’s word stored up in our hearts.
Hope for the weary preacher
Father, as I preach, guide me in truth. Protect me from error. Show them he’s true. Let them taste of his beauty.
Give your church the multivitamin of evangelism
Evangelism has a way of nourishing the church in so many ways.
Did God create evil?
The personal stewardship of James P. Boyce
The financial struggles and successes of the founder of Southern Seminary.
Overcoming the stain of racism
Williams and Jones discuss new book on race and the Southern Baptist Convention
Is it bad to be single?
Six reasons you should attend the SBC Annual Meeting
I want to encourage pastors, students, and future pastors to attend the SBC for at least six reasons.
How to read the news like a Christian
We live in very different times now. That news headline that scares or angers you begs for your attention.
How do I forgive someone who refuses to say sorry?
Why do we gather for corporate worship? Five essential reasons
Listening to sermons online is generally a good thing but when it takes the place of gathering with God’s people to hear God’s Word in person much of what God intended for our growth as followers of Jesus gets lost.
What is the best way to share the gospel with strangers?
Why doesn’t church discipline ever seem to work?
The ultimate goal of church discipline is to obey the Lord.