GARBC Council of 18 has recommended Clare Jewell for new National Representative
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“The Council of 18 is pleased to announce its recommendation of Clare Jewell as the national representative of the GARBC.
When Elders Disagree: A Pathway for Pastoral Conflicts
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“When instincts differ among elders on the same team, what can we do? How can we preserve plurality, honor divergent views, and shepherd in harmony with fellow elders?” - Desiring God
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Churches are finding ways to use pickleball’s growing popularity to share the gospel, build community
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“Some find the constant pop of the wiffle ball batted about by oversized ping pong paddles annoying. Others see a sport encouraging exercise, multigenerational competition, and camaraderie.” - Baptist Press
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Doug Wilson holds forum to try to mend relationship with Moscow, Idaho community
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“As he spoke some members from the audience jeered, many carrying signs that read ‘Christ Church Not Welcome Here’ and [worse things].” - RNS
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How We Worshipped One Sunday in April 2024
Churches worship in a variety of ways—some good, others … not so good. The “right way to worship” question often ends up at a discussion of the regulative vs. normative principles. Here, I’ll do something different. I’ll simply describe how our congregation worshipped one Sunday in April 2024. Perhaps it will help you. Perhaps it will encourage you. Maybe it will give you some ideas. Maybe it’ll let you know what not to do! But here it is.
This is our service order:
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Give Them Time: How to Protect the Assuring Nature of a Child’s Baptism
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“I walked down the aisle, shook the preacher’s hand, and professed faith in Christ. A few weeks after that scary walk, I had the scarier experience of being baptized one Sunday morning with a bunch of other people. I was officially saved.” - 9 Marks
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The FAQs: Southern Baptists Debate Designation of Women in Ministry
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“The debate concerns a proposed amendment to the SBC constitution referred to as the ‘Law amendment’ (named after Michael Law, who proposed the amendment)” -TGC
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Four Ways God Used a Church Fire for Good
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“On November 1, 2022, our church building burned down. Not one part was salvageable. The fire swept through the attic at astonishing speed. Not a single notepad or paper clip remained.” - 9 Marks
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An Open Letter to Your Church if You Have a “Rookie” Pastor
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“No matter what he faces in years to come, your early loving care for him will help keep his heart soft. If his first experience is a negative one, on the other hand, he may always be wondering when the proverbial ‘other shoe will drop.’” - Chuck Lawless
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It Is Time to Stop Celebrating Church Transfer Growth
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“my concern is that there exists a celebration culture of transfer growth that is not healthy. I will elaborate, but first, we need to define the ‘good’ growth, conversion growth.” - Church Answers
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