Feature Article
On the Anniversary of His Death: My thoughts on John Chau
A reflection after one year the death of missionary John Chau. […]
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Children's Ministry
How to Pray for Children and Teenagers at Summer Camp
This is the time of year when many students are going away to summer camp with various church groups. As they go, it is important that they are encouraged and supported by our prayers. Today […]
Feature Article
The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail
It’s fun to watch churches that once were dying now come to life again. I love it when I hear stories of resurrected congregations, and I’m beginning to hear more and more of those stories. At the same time, though, many attempts at revitalization don’t work. […]
Church Planting
Church Planting: What We Need to Do
BBFI 3rd VP shares what is needed for church planting. […]
Feature Article
Pastors and Suicide: What Pastors and Congregations Need to Know
The devastating news of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein’s suicide, pastor of Inland Church of Chino, California, shocked the world of evangelicalism this past weekend. The church announced his death with a Facebook post on August 26th. Sadly, […]
Outreach Ideas
5 Ways to Prepare a Guest Services Team for the Fall
I stay busy with church secret shopper consultations during the summer, as wise churches prepare for the fall. Now that summer has begun, let me give you five practical tips to implement at your church […]
Leadership
9 Surprising Challenges You’ll Face When Your Church Grows
It’s easy to believe that there will come a day when your church or organization will never struggle and you’ll never struggle as a leader. As tempting as that is to believe, it’s just not true. Every […]
Missionary News
9 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 5-6) (S4 Conference) plus several quotes from the speakers – Randy Harp
Recap of Tribune Editor, Randy Harp’s, experience at the S4 Conference in Manila, Philippines. […]
Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to the Philippines (Day 3-4) (Plus one bonus) – Randy Harp
I am in the Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. I divided this trip into thirds. The first couple of days were spent primarily with […]
Missionary News
5 Takeaways from Trip to Philippines (Day 1-2) – Randy Harp
I am in Manila, Philippines for the S4 Conference hosted by Global Surge, a ministry of BBFI missionary Greg Lyons. It is going to be a busy week, but I am looking forward to it. […]