ERLC reverses course, now says Brent Leatherwood was not fired
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“In a head-scratching turn of events, the executive board of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm now says its leader has not been fired.” - RNS
SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president ‘removed’
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“In accordance with our bylaws, the executive committee has removed Brent Leatherwood as president. Further details, as well as plans for the transition, will be provided at our September board meeting.” - The Baptist Paper
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Ministry Workers Attend Refine Conference
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“The Baptist Network Northwest partnered with Corban University to host the fellowship’s Refine Conference. Nearly 100 ministry workers attended the two-day event.” - RBM
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Study: Many churches use background checks. What about abuse training?
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“Nearly 3 in 5 congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (58%) use background checks. More than a third (36%) are trained in reporting sexual abuse, while 16% are trained in caring for survivors.” - The Baptist Paper
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Planning ahead for the upcoming church budget season
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“The process of creating the church budget is important. In many ways, it’s a ministry roadmap for the upcoming year. As you walk through this budget season, here are six quick tips to consider.” - Toolbox
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The Faculty of Impromptu Speech, Part 5
From Lectures to My Students: A Selection from Addresses Delivered to the Students of The Pastors’ College, Metropolitan Tabernacle
First Series, Lecture X
By C.H. Spurgeon
Read the series.
The acquisition of another language affords a fine drilling for the practice of extempore speech.
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The Power of Coaches In Ministry
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“Whether formally or informally, coaches are game changers. And their input parallels an interaction between Jethro (a priest) and his son-in-law Moses. ‘Listen now to my voice…I will give you counsel, and God will be with you.’” - RBM
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How to Care for a Big Church
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“The beauty of the parish model is the combination of two powerful forces which facilitate ‘one another’ care: relationships and proximity… We believe deepening relational connections between leaders and members who live near each other builds a culture of care in the church.” - 9 Marks
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How To Respond When a Pastor Or Ministry Leader Experiences a Serious Failing
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“1. Prepare for a crisis ahead of time…. 2. Get an attorney’s advice immediately…. 4. When a crisis happens, don’t cover it up.” - Phil Cooke
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An Example of How One Church Trains Its Elders
Leadership development is one of those things that churches love to talk about but rarely seem to do. Pastors and churches need to prayerfully consider how they might assess and train men for ministry for the furtherance of the gospel. Over the past three years, our church has made significant strides by God’s grace in proactively identifying, developing, and deploying men for various ministries within our church.
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