As you think about your youth ministry, why not plan a youth baptism celebration? Are there students in your youth ministry who have made salvation decisions but have not been…
By Raymond Smith “The Cloud,” simply stated, is a computer or a group of computers working together connected to the Internet. If you own a cell phone, or a smartphone,…
When I was a student at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, my professor of counseling, Stanley Watson, used to say “Actions precede attitudes.” He would speak about how a married…
Imagine the scene as the Farr family arrives at church. Mr. Farr goes to a men’s Sunday school class on the third floor of the building. Mrs. Farr says, “I’ll…
Almost every football team, in every practice, runs through their two-minute offense. You have to know what to do when the game is on the line and time is running…
A unique component of what we refer to as “Harvest Plants” is the 1-5-1 Strategy. While you may see many similar kinds of outreach strategies operating in North America, we…
Who: I am John Parrott, who retired as Director of Missions in the Holston Valley Baptist Association in 2013, having served more than 18 years. Before serving as DOM, I…
Weddings are always filled with adventure and drama. You know what I’m talking about. Stress and emotions combine to produce a potentially explosive concoction. Invariably, nerves begin to wear thin….
The Christmas season is a paradox. There’s the joy that comes from celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, the excitement of family gatherings and the fun of watching…
Looking across the field at the opponent, it was easy to feel confident. After all, the advance scouts had done their homework, assessed the opposing side’s strengths and weaknesses, and…