Worldwide Missions
Why are fewer going?
by Jon Konnerup When I compare the number of new missionaries approved with those resigning or going home to heaven, I note that our missionary force is staying in the positive — not by much, […]
Year: 2012
On the Table
The May issue
by Keith Bassham S everal years ago we adopted an 11-issue publishing schedule that creates some confusion this time of year. This magazine, the May issue, goes to the printer at the regular time, but […]
President Perspective
Hold the rope
by Linzy Slayden A rope is used in the Bible to illustrate many things. It refers to strength in Ecclesiastes 4:12; it is used as an emblem of servitude in 1 Kings 20:31; it is […]
Church Planting
A refreshing report
by Wayne Guinn O nce in a while the mailman delivers to your door a letter or card that lifts your soul and reminds you that what you are doing does make a difference. I […]
Baptist Bible College Update
It’s all about the Gospel
by Ron Sears The month of May is filled with celebrations at 628 E. Kearney. In the next few days there will be groups of alumni gathering at class reunions and wondering why everyone looks […]
Feature Article
“It is finished.”
But it is Far From Over by Keith Bassham “…WE BELIEVE ON HIM THAT RAISED UP JESUS OUR LORD FROM THE DEAD; WHO WAS DELIVERED FOR OUR OFFENCES, AND WAS RAISED AGAIN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION.” […]
Feature Article
BBFI National Meeting Report
by Keith Bassham Unusual and different are not words commonly used to describe fellowship meetings among Baptists, but the February meeting in Fort Worth, TX, was that from the beginning.
AfterWords
Should churches be tax-exempt? (Yes, and here’s why)
by Erik Stanley SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (BP) — Why is your church tax exempt? Why should it continue to be tax exempt? If I were to sit down and ask you these questions, would you have […]
Urban Current
What part of “Go” do you not understand?
by Charlie Miller Pastor, Lima Baptist Temple, Lima, OH Editor’s note – Charlie Miller is subbing this month for Charles Lyons who is taking a sabbatical. On the flight back from the national meeting in […]
Baptist History
Kin Choess and the Father-Talker
by Thomas Ray Long before the white man settled in the Brazos River Valley in Central Texas, the area was inhabited by the Wacoes, a tribe of American Indians. The Wacoes had a unique tradition […]