Since its earliest expression, followers of Christ in the church distinguished themselves among other regional religions as a faith that meets the listener in their cultural milieu and seeks to explain Jesus in a historically accurate, culturally sensitive way. Unlike many global religions, Christianity translates and accommodates the limitations of the audience to make Christ [...]
Watch this video from Pastor John MacArthur (Johnny Mac) and a story that will push you to share your faith more often and with more urgency.
John MacArthur – Study Video from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo.
I read this story and wondered who will reach these children with Albinism who are in hiding? They need help. And the gospel.
From the report, “Body parts of albinos are sought in some regions of Africa because they are believed to bring wealth and good luck. Attackers chop off limbs and pluck out organs to [...]
List of the top 12 athletes in sports who are professing Christians.
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Dr. Jim Denison, pastor of Park Cities Baptist Church, resigned last week, and will step down from the pulpit February 15; he and his wife will teach the Men’s and Ladies’ Bible Studies until April. They will continue to live in Dallas and stay at Park Cities.
At the BGCT, he will be the Theologian in [...]
Last night, President Obama declared federal emergencies caused by winter storms in two states, answering requests for aid from Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. Read more here.
Pray for the suffering and those who aid them in these areas.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Billy Graham’s work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as the nation’s next leader begins his work, Graham’s son said Friday on the ailing evangelist’s 90th birthday.
Franklin Graham said in an interview that his father’s mind remains sharp even as [...]
At Criswell College, the entire student body, faculty and administration go out every semester into the streets of Dallas to pray, serve, and share Christ with the world. We visit with executives, cabbies, moms, and whoever else will take time to talk. Next week, the streets of Dallas will again be teeming with groups of [...]
Acting on recommendations from the “Renewing the Vision” task force appointed by board chairman Paul Chitwood in June, trustees unanimously agreed to revise the IMB’s vision and mission statements in order to reflect what President Jerry Rankin called a “more relevant and biblical expression of the IMB’s task” in the context of global change.
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I’m in Indianapolis this week for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, an association of thousands of churches who partner together for missions and ministry. For over 150 years, these churches have seen great work accomplished for the gospel and the kingdom. I am looking forward to seeing the Lord accomplish another year [...]
