2018 was, by far, the most popular year ever for www.tribune.org. Total unique visitors and total page views both nearly doubled from the previous year. As the BBFI Communication Office continues to change and improve, our goal is to communicate as much as possible as quickly as possible. Our greatest goal is that we are an encouragement to pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders and a resource to help you reach and train more people. I am consistently humbled with the opportunities God continues to provide. It is an honor to serve you.
Below are the 10 most read posts on our website in 2018. Take a few minutes to read them once more as we begin a new year together.
10. Challenges in Small Town Ministry – by Billy Neumann
Small towns need the Gospel just as desperately as large cities. Some might think it is easier in a small town, and in some ways it might be, but there are also many challenges.
9. Being a Wife, Mom, and Ministry Leader in the City – by Michelle Thompson
“God has given me the blessing of being a wife and a mother. I am also a church leader in an inner-city community. But all of this is wrapped in the truth that my identity is first to be His child serving him above all else.”
8. Reach the City. Touch the World – by Charles Lyons
No longer should city ministry be thought of as “inner-city” ministry. Certainly, those needs remain, but the city is much more than that.
7. I’m Here. You’re There. A Missionary’s Burden. – by Brenda Casey
As a missionary serves faithfully overseas, her heart and her burden remain at home. Who is sharing the hope of Jesus with those she loves?
6. Takeaways from Trip to Philippines – by Randy Harp
This past summer I had the opportunity to visit the Philippines for the first time. In a series of posts, I shared various takeaways from each day including quotes from the first S4 Conference. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Click here for part 3.
5. When an Average Joe Turns 40 – by Steve Doss
When an average Joe turns 40 he takes some time to reflect back on his ministry life and the lessons learned.
4. 7 Lessons Learned from 7 Years on the Mission Field – by Cody Wilbanks
After 7 years serving on the mission field a missionary reflects back on lessons learned.
3. 3 Years Removed from Pastoring Over Easter Weekend – by Randy Harp
Pastors have a unique perspective on Easter. This year, being my third not serving as a senior pastor, I shared a few thoughts from a layman’s perspective.
2. My Reflection on the Billy Graham Funeral – by Randy Harp
We all heard of the passing of Billy Graham during the February National Fellowship Meeting at Hallmark Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Through a series of amazing circumstances, God opened the doors and provided the financing for me to represent the BBFI at his funeral. This post shared some of that story as well as a reflection on the experience.
1. Pastors and Suicide: What Pastors and Congregations Need to Know – by Kevin Carson
This most-read post of 2018 is a biblical response to the shocking and sad news of an influential pastor’s suicide. How could a pastor commit suicide? Why are pastors committing suicide at increasing rates? What can you do if you are a pastor to help yourself? What can you do as a congregation to help your pastor? This article helps answer these questions.