Moving Forward: Consultation Services Assist
The drawers are empty, the shelves are cleared off, and the lights are turned off in the pastor’s office. Retirement is a big change not only for a pastor but also for his church. Where does the church go from here?
Free Webinar: “The Question Churches Rarely Ask”
For churches that are committed to taking care of their pastors but are on tight budgets, there is always a hidden concern: “What if our pastor gets sick or injured and can no longer work? How could we take care of him financially and still have money in the budget to call a new pastor?”
Regular Baptist Web Community Discusses Ladies’ Ministry How-tos
An interactive series is for women to share ideas and challenges of ladies’ ministry.
8 Money Myths That Can Negatively Impact Your Ministry
Money matters matter—even at church, because as church leaders we have a God-given responsibility on behalf of God’s people to direct the financial affairs of …
The Top 6 Areas of Pastoral Search Evaluation
The task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be …
12 Turnoffs for Newcomers
Most church leaders are happy to see guests visit on Sunday. Sometimes they come as a result of a personal invitation. At other times, a …
How to Turn Workers into Leaders
Here’s what I’ve discovered about leadership development: some of the best leaders I’ve worked with as a pastor had their start as workers. They didn’t …
5 Things New Believers Need for Growth
The local church, by God’s design, has the responsibility of fostering spiritual growth. All that we do in worship, fellowship, service, and Bible study ought …
Top 10 People Skills for Church Leaders
Church ministry is people ministry, and those of us who seek to sharpen our skills in this area will reap the rewards of greater support …
Baptist Bulletin September 1944
Articles included in this issue: What Is the Association? Our Missionary Policy Future of Association Safeguarded Who Controls the GARBC? Some Observations on Baptist Individualism …
12 Practical Ideas for Revitalizing the Sunday School
Although Sunday School ministry has been declining in recent decades, I’m not ready to give up on it. I still think the Sunday School is …
Replenishing Pastors
8 things deacons can do to help their pastors stay balanced, healthy, and effective Never have the demands been greater or the pressures more stressful …
Starting Points for Revitalizing Worship
12 Suggestions . . . First, a disclaimer: I’m not an expert on worship. I’ve had no significant training in music or the arts (although …
Inside-Out Leadership
Successful church leadership is rooted in spiritual commitment. People who are walking with God, growing in their faith, demonstrating godly character, and seeking God’s guidance …
7 Leadership Priorities for Churches in Pastoral Transition
Among my responsibilities as associate national representative of the GARBC is working with churches that are in pastoral transition. Much of that work focuses on …
10 Ways to Promote Outreach Events
Sometimes our church outreach events are our community’s best kept secret. We do a great job planning them—safety clinics, classic car shows, sportsmen’s dinners, sports …
Finding and Keeping Volunteers
8 Common Mistakes Church Leaders Make Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? …
Working with Your Church Constitution
4 Suggestions I’ve never heard of a church that didn’t have a constitution, but I have heard of church leaders who wish they didn’t have …
Honey, I Shrunk the Membership!
In the first year of one of my pastorates, I removed about 200 people from the membership! It’s true—but let me explain. Although the church …
Personalized Weekly Mentoring
You are invited to be part of a mentoring group. Join with your peers and continue to learn! A good leader constantly desires to improve …
Don’t Waste Your Curriculum Resources
Take an honest look at the Sunday School classes at your church. Are teachers utilizing their curriculum to the greatest potential, making their jobs easier …
A Fourfold Foundation for Effective Preaching and Teaching
Good communication is a central part of a pastor’s role as a preacher and Bible teacher. It’s also an important skill in the ministry of …
A Worship Resource for Christmas (and the Rest of the Year)
Our church plant is using two songs this Christmas season from RESOUNDworship. RESOUNDworship is a group of songwriters based in the U.K. who are “seeking …
Worship Book Recommendations
Here are some book recommendations to help you, and perhaps your church, think through congregational worship and the accompanying issues. Gordon MacDonald’s Who Stole My …
Worship-Centered versus God-Centered
David McGrew (associate professor, Baptist Bible College) has written a thought-provoking article on worship leaders being most concerned with being God-centered in our worship.
6 Reasons Visitors Come Back
We have plenty of guests in our services,” a church-planting pastor recently told me. “But they don’t seem to want to come back.” I’ve heard …
Community Evangelism
On Sept. 24, we posted a terrific article by Ken Davis (Baptist Bible College) on servant evangelism. In this article, he laid out theological and practical reasons that our churches should participate in servant evangelism. In addition, he gave helpful examples of its effectiveness. Today we have links to follow-up articles.
Pastoral Mentoring Group
This week we are looking at the topic of the pastor’s spiritual life. The pastor is the spiritual leader for the church, but where does …
When a Monster Comes to Church
In almost every area of our society, sex offenders and pedophiles are considered monsters. But are these people beyond hope? What should we do when one begins attending our church?
A Tool for Hispanic Ministry
Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song is a bilingual Spanish/English hymnal produced by GIA Publications, Inc. You may find it beneficial in a cross-cultural ministry.
Reaching Your Jerusalem
The following is a quick encouragement and challenge from Chuck DeCleene, missions professor at Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, and evangelism pastor at Saylorville Baptist Church, …
Church Leaders and the Nursery
Wait! Don’t skip this page or merely pass it on to your nursery coordinator. Here’s why: While excellent child care has always been an important …
Reaching Families
This week our theme is “Reaching Families.” We’d like to share ideas for reaching not just children but entire families with the gospel and seeing …
More Fun with Sermon Templates
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart In a previous post, …
Ministry in the Cloud
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart I’m a Microsoft guy …
Outlining in Microsoft Word
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart If you use Microsoft …
Why the GARBC Needs Old People, Part 2
I’m pretty impatient. I’d rather get something done today than have it drag out for months. It probably comes with the territory of being young. As …
Guest-sensitive Ministry
Most churches are thrilled to see visitors attend services. Often we can reach these people with the gospel; other times we can minister to them …
8 Areas of Local Church Outreach
Every church should make evangelism a ministry priority. But getting organized and strategic is the challenge! Here’s my recommendation: Start with at least one initiative …
Weddings: Using God’s Word as the Foundation
A marriage between a Christian couple whose foundation is based on God’s Word is a joyous thing. As a result, many Christians saturate their wedding ceremonies with …
Weddings: Whom Will Your Church Marry?
The summer wedding season is almost upon us, so this week on The Quest we are going to focus on questions and issues related …
Where Do You Get Your Graphics?
It’s possible that you belong to a church that has a media minister of some kind who designs the graphics and images for church ministry …
Scripture for Funerals
Last weekend I had the privilege of officiating the funeral of a church member. (No, the picture to the right is not of me …
7 Practical Suggestions For Encouraging Congregational Unity
If I have learned anything about working with people in local churches, I’ve learned this: congregational unity is a fragile thing! One minute everything is …
Great Song: “Because of Your Love”
Cody Crigger, music and administration pastor at Willow Creek Baptist Church, West Des Moines, Iowa, has found and used a wonderful new song. The following is …
14 Questions to Assess Your Church’s Health
We all desire growing, healthy churches. But we know that such churches don’t automatically become that way. Healthy ministries result from the strategic efforts of …
Creative Congregational Christmas Caroling
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year! I believe this to be true in large part due to the music of the season. There is …
Church Management Software Chosen!
A while back, I posted an entry concerning church management software. At that point, our church was trying to decide between three different options. My associate …
Which Blogs Do You Follow?
Like many of you, I subscribe to various and sundry blogs in order to keep up on what’s out there in theology, church ministry, and …
10 Benefits of Not Planning
Here’s a thought. With all the talk these days of strategic planning and organizational church ministry, what would happen if we did church work without …
Has Christian Publishing Abandoned the Gospel?
A special report at BaptistBulletin.org asks, “Is Your VBS Taking a Vacation from the Gospel?” The article investigates evangelical publishers who now have licensing agreements …
Leader’s Digest: Don’t Miss This Holiday Outreach Opportunity
One of the most effective times for evangelistic outreach is Christmas Eve. Outreach pastors and evangelism ministry leaders agree on this: Unbelievers seem to be …
10 Crucial Commitments of Effective Deacons
No church can be successful without committed leadership. It starts with pastors who are committed to the Word and the people they serve, but it …
Great New Song
This new song from Sovereign Grace Ministries combines rich theology with congregational singability. The song, “All I Have Is Christ,” was written by Jordan Kauflin, who …
Church Management Software Choices
A very helpful resource for church ministry in our day is church management software. A shift has taken place in this field. It used to be …
Worship/Ministry Resources
As you certainly noticed, this section is called “Worship/Ministry Resources.” You are probably marveling at the amazing scope of topics that this heading covers! We …
Mentoring Opportunity
Growing in ministry skills is a desired learning outcome of pastoral mentoring. John Greening and Jim Vogel are inviting a group of seven men under …
The Quest: The network has started
It didn’t start with a bang—some flash in the pan, make a lot of noise, get ’em all riled up event. It did start with …
First Steps in Church Safety and Security
Studies have confirmed a dramatic increase in crimes against church ministries in recent years. Tragically, dangers such as arson, child abuse, vandalism, assault or threats …
Baptist Bulletin December 1945
Articles included in this issue: No Room in the Inn! The World in the Light of the Word Baptist Money for Baptist Missions Children for …
Baptist Bulletin November 1945
Articles included in this issue: Thanksgiving Profitless Prophets Annual Meeting of American Council of Christian Churches Meditations on Baptist Unity Christian Patriotism November 1945 (6.29 …
Baptist Bulletin October 1945
Articles included in this issue: Immortality The Telltale Coloring The Christian American Home J. Elwin Wright on Separation October 1945 Part 1 (3.83 MB) October …
Baptist Bulletin September 1945
Articles included in this issue: Why an Association? What is the Association? Who Controls the GARBC? Constitution and Articles of Faith Fellowshipping Churches of the …
Baptist Bulletin August 1945
Articles included in this issue: How to Defeat Independent Baptists A Critical Hour in the American Council of Christian Churches Studies in First Corinthians The …
Baptist Bulletin July 1945
Articles included in this issue: Communist School in Convention Church The Christian American Home Home Office News Flashes from Foreign Fields July 1945 (3.65 MB)
Baptist Bulletin June 1945
Articles included in this issue: The Christian American Home Studies in First Corinthians A.C.C.C. Resolutions Flashes from Foreign Fields June 1945 (3.64 MB)
Baptist Bulletin May 1945
Articles included in this issue: The Pre-Eminence of Christ! Studies in Galatians Studies in First Corinthians The Christian American Home Facts For Baptists to Face …
7 Keys to a Great Marriage Ministry
Marriages are in trouble these days. Divorce rates remain high. Affairs and immorality abound. Many couples have unsatisfying relationships because of seemingly constant conflict, a …
Lent and Today’s Baptists
Article is taken from the April 1959 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Joseph M. Stowell. Lent and Today’s Baptists (316 KB)
Baptist Bulletin April 1945
Articles included in this issue: The High Cost of Staying In Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Galatians The American Council and Post-War Military Training …
The Baptist Bulletin March 1945
Articles included in this issue: The Christian Home Studies in First Corinthians Chaplaincy Committee’s Corner Lot, The Compromiser Flashes from Foreign Fields March 1945 (3.51 …
Baptist Bulletin February 1945
Articles included in this issue: Baptists Awake Studies in First Corinthians Who’s Who in Northern Baptist Convention Liberalism American Council Wins Victory Studies in Galatians …
Baptist Bulletin January 1945
Articles included in this issue: Changing Editors History of the Grand Rapids Assoc. of Reg. Bapt. Churches, the Baptist Bible Institute and School of Theology …
Baptist Bulletin December 1944
Articles included in this issue: Motivations in Sanctification Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Now It Can Be Told Studies in Galatians December 1944 …
Baptist Bulletin November 1944
Articles included in this issue: Christ or Chaos Studies in First Corinthians The Presidency of the American Council of Christian Churches Studies in Galatians Flashes …
Baptist Bulletin October 1944
Articles included in this issue: National Representative Studies in Galatians Studies in Genesis Chaplaincy Committee’s Corner God’s Highway in Brazil October 1944 (5.36 MB)
Six Ways to Respond to a Budget Shortfall
During my years in the pastorate, I recall lots of financial ups and downs. At times the giving was great, and we ended the year …
Baptist Bulletin August 1944
Articles included in this issue: 199–$444,523.02 If a Child of God Can Perish Another Look at the Northern Baptist Convention Studies in Genesis Studies in …
Baptist Bulletin July 1944
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: God’s Call for Intercessors Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Flashes from Foreign Fields July 1944, Part 1 …
Baptist Bulletin June 1944
Articles included in this issue: Romanism and the Gospel in South America The Twelfth Annual Conference Echoes from Grand Rapids Studies in Genesis Studies in …
Baptist Bulletin May 1944
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: Who Controls the GARBC? Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in Galatians May 1944, Part …
Baptist Bulletin April 1944
Articles included in this issue: The New Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society Studies in Genesis Studies in Galatians Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology April …
Baptist Bulletin March 1944
Articles included in this issue: Studies in Genesis Chaplaincy Committee’s Corner Gleanings Flashes from Foreign Fields March 1944 (5.31 MB)
Baptist Bulletin February 1944
Articles included in this issue: God’s Castaways Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Galatians Studies in Genesis February 1944 (4.51 MB)
Baptist Bulletin January 1944
Articles included in this issue: The Crisis of Gospel Broadcasting Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology Facts to Face in Regard to Designated Gifts January …
Baptist Bulletin December 1943
Articles included in this issue: The Throne Rights of Jesus and Those Troublesome Genealogies Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology Christ and …
Don’t Miss This Holiday Outreach Opportunity
…Consider Doing Evangelism on Christmas Eve This year! One of the most effective times for evangelistic outreach is Christmas Eve. Outreach pastors and evangelism ministry …
Baptist Bulletin November 1943
Articles included in this issue: The Northern Baptist Situation Studies in First Corinthians Studies in the Revelation Pastoral Theology God’s Highway in Brazil November 1943 …
Baptist Bulletin October 1943
Articles included in this issue: Facts for Baptists to Face Studies in First Corinthians Studies in the Revelation Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology God’s Highway …
Baptist Bulletin September 1943
Articles included in this issue: The Tragedy of a Mistaken Leadership Pastoral Theology Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Genesis Flashes from Foreign Fields September …
Baptist Bulletin August 1943
Articles included in this issue: What God Thinks about Heresy Studies in Genesis From the Garbage Heap to Eternal Glory The Phoenix Baptist Bible Institute …
Baptist Bulletin July 1943
Articles included in this issue: Northern Baptist Convention Splits Over Foreign Board Studies in Genesis Studies in Revelation Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology July …
Baptist Bulletin June 1943
Articles included in this issue: Christ and the Crisis of Sin The Eleventh Annual Conference of the GARBC Pastoral Theology Eternal Security: The Devil’s Last …
Baptist Bulletin May 1943
Articles included in this issue: Why I Can No Longer Fellowship with the Northern Baptist Convention and Affiliated Bodies “No Fire” Pastoral Theology Who Are …
Baptist Bulletin April 1943
Articles included in this issue: “An Issue of the Present Hour” Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Highlights of Joshua …
The Top 5 Mistakes of Pulpit Committees
The process of finding the man of God’s choosing for pastoral leadership in a church is a challenging one. In independent churches like ours, the …
Baptist Bulletin March 1943
Articles included in this issue: Johnson City–May 10 to 13 Studies in the Revelation High Lights of Joshua Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Pastoral …
Baptist Bulletin February 1943
Articles included in this issue: Acceptance with God Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Studies in the Revelation Arrid-zona Sunshine The Experience …
Baptist Bulletin January 1943
Articles included in this issue: The Message of the Waterpots Can Fundamental Baptists Now Cooperate With the Northern Baptist Convention? Can the Bible Be Proved? …
Baptist Bulletin December 1942
Articles included in this issue: Barnhouse and the American Council of Christian Churches Studies in Genesis Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Pastoral Theology Studies …
Baptist Bulletin November 1942
Articles included in this issue: Facing the Facts American Council Wins Recognition for Its Commission on Chaplains Chaplains and That United Testimony Again Flashes from …
Baptist Bulletin October 1942
Articles included in this issue: Why the GARBC Declared Itself in Fellowship With the American Council of Christian Churches Expositions in The Songs of Solomon …
Baptist Bulletin September 1942
Articles included in this issue: How Far May We Go in Doctrine? Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology God’s Highway …
Baptist Bulletin August 1942
Articles included in this issue: “The Lord’s Remembrancers” Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology What Price Tolerance! Profitable Losses August …
Baptist Bulletin July 1942
Articles included in this issue: Will Arizona Baptists Follow Through? Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in Revelation The …
The View from the Road
My top 8 suggestions about outdoor church signs Have one! The name of the church in big letters on the side of the building isn’t …
Baptist Bulletin June 1942
Articles included in this issue: The Tenth Annual Conference Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in the Revelation June …
Baptist Bulletin May 1942
Articles included in this issue: Shadow of the Federal Council Excerpts from a Missionary’s Diary No. 2 Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in the …
Baptist Bulletin April 1942
Articles included in this issue: Importance of a United Testimony Denominational Dictatorship Pastoral Theology Expositions in the Songs of Solomon The Capital Parade in the …
Baptist Bulletin March 1942
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: The Incomparable Christ Jude’s Description of the Apostacy Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Pastoral Theology What America Needs …
Baptist Bulletin February 1942
Articles included in this issue: Dangerous Desires The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy …
Baptist Bulletin January 1942
Articles included in this issue: The Supreme Joy of a Minister The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since …
Baptist Bulletin December 1941
Articles included in this issue: The Menace of the Comic Magazine The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since …
Baptist Bulletin November 1941
Articles included in this issue: Fearing God But Serving Idols The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 …
Baptist Bulletin October 1941
Articles included in this issue: I Shall Not Want The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – …
Do You See What They See?
How a Pleasing Exterior Attracts Your Community Real estate professionals know that initial impressions can be huge factors for potential buyers. What a home looks …
Baptist Bulletin September 1941
Articles included in this issue: The Seeking Elements in a Personal Christian Experience The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist …
Baptist Bulletin August 1941
Articles included in this issue: Behold the Lamb of God The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-The …
Baptist Bulletin July 1941
Articles included in this issue: The Blood of Christ for a Blood Shedding World The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern …
Baptist Bulletin June 1941
Articles included in this issue: Pontiac 1941 – Waterloo 1942 The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-The …
Baptist Bulletin May 1941
Articles included in this issue: How God Uses War The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-What is …
Baptist Bulletin April 1941
Articles included in this issue: Pontiac, Michigan, May 12-15 The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920–The Controversy …
Baptist Bulletin March 1941
Articles included in this issue: “Where Are the Nine?” The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920–The Controversy …