SBC faces controversy over legal filing in Louisville abuse lawsuit
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“An amicus brief filed with the Kentucky Supreme Court caused a swarm of controversy within the Southern Baptist Convention when it was reported Wednesday” - BPNews
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SBC president seeks committee recommendations from rank and file Southern Baptists
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“Southern Baptists wanting to provide input on who should be nominated for the four committees filled by the SBC president have an avenue by which to do so.” - BPNews
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SBC Executive Committee presidential search team enters interview phase
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“search team chairman Neal Hughes said the team had been ‘blessed’ with a ‘harvest of resumes.’” - BPNews
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What a Discouraged Pastor Should Do (Part 4)
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Here’s a final look at some of Paul’s exhortations to Timothy when he faced discouragement. You can read Parts 1, 2, and 3 if you haven’t already. These are all taken from 2 Timothy.
14. Continue in what you have learned. (3:10-17)
The basics don’t change just because ministry is hard. Keep going back to the Word for your own personal encouragement. It is able to give you assurance and equip you to do the work of ministry.
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary marks 30th anniversary of Al Mohler’s presidency
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“Throughout the celebratory events of the week, former students, trustees, and faculty members described the task Mohler faced when he became president and set about returning the institution to biblical fidelity and its confessional heritage.” - BPNews
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Advice for Retiring Pastors
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“The questions these pastors have typically revolve around three issues: how do I prepare my church for my retirement?; what are some major financial issues regarding retirement?; and what do I do after I retire?” - Thom Rainer
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Barna Research: Nearly All Seniors Agree It Is Important for Them to Continue Growing Spiritually
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“The majority of Christians ages 55+ strongly agree (45%) or somewhat agree (42%) ‘It is important for me to see continual progress in my own spiritual life.’” - Barna
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How to Recover from a Toxic Church and Bounce Back Even Better
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“In some cases, the pastor is the cause of the hurt. In other cases, the people of the church hurt the pastor. Pastors can be responsible for church hurt, but this article focuses on how pastors should respond when experiencing a toxic church culture.” - ChurchAnswers
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SBC Cooperation Group to survey Southern Baptist churches
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“The group is working to present a report to messengers next June… that could reassert or more closely define what it means for a church to be in friendly cooperation with the SBC” - BPNews
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What a Discouraged Pastor Should Do (Part 3)
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Here I continue sharing my reflections on how Paul guided Timothy when he was facing discouragement, from the book of 2 Timothy. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. I address these to others, but first to myself.
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