For a month after the landfall of Hurricane Harvey, the worship team at First Baptist Houston never sang one song, but pastor Gregg Matte says they never stopped leading in worship.
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4 Difficult People You’ll Encounter in Ministry—and How to Handle Them
Almost every group will have one or more well-meaning but high-demanding people who can derail a group discussion or ministry effort if not dealt with in a healthy, biblical way.
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2 Vital Impressions Every Guest Should Have at Your Church
God wants to make His presence known among us. He wants others to see our love for one another. He is hospitable. We’re His family. Hospitality belongs in church. Company is coming.
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9 Signs Your Church is a Breeding Ground for Legalism
You must be willing to consider whether legalism has infected you and your church. Here are a few questions to ask yourself which can help determine whether your church is fostering legalism.
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5 Characteristics of an Effective Men’s Ministry
Men—just like women—are essential to the mission of the church. Because of this, every church should find a way to effectively minister to men.
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Giving Increases in 2018 for SBC, Baptisms, Attendance Continue Decline
Southern Baptist congregations saw an increase of more than $82 million in overall giving in 2018. However, other key metrics declined slightly in 2018, including baptisms, membership, average worship attendance and total number of Southern Baptist churches.
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