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5 Ways to Spread and Make Worship Contagious
Contagious: something that is transmissible by direct or indirect contact with an infected person Webster The noun form for this is “contagion.” In this period of COVID-19, we are discovering a new...
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The Big 4 of Sunday School
The Sunday school (your ongoing Sunday morning small groups strategy) is the best tool you have to do Great Commission ministry. But nothing good will come from classes and groups if you put them on...
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Ministering in the Midst of Protests
I couldn’t be more proud of Teresa Royall, our Baptist campus minister at Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta. She ministers in the midst of one of our most culturally-diverse BCMs and...
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A First-Hand Look at Food, Relationships, and Physical Wellness
Food, Relationships, and Physical Wellness As a minister of the gospel, a meal goes with almost every emotion, occasion, or relationship-building activity. Growing up as a large guy, I embraced who I...
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July 24, 2020: David Melber to Join Staff as COO
DULUTH — David Melber, former president of SEND Relief for the North American Mission Board, began as chief operations officer for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board on July 15. In his role, Melber...
View ArticlePrayer Week Introduction
Each day there will be a new prayer prompt. You can bookmark and follow along right here in this section or download the prayer guide. Monday, August 3: Repentance(video and devotion added on Monday)...
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Transform Your Home into a Missions Outpost for Your Neighborhood
The quarantine isolated families in their homes. Many during this time became extremely creative about how they could minister to their neighbors. In fact, homes became missions outpost all over...
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Why Small Groups?
Understanding the Why Perhaps, like my wife and me, you have at one time had the privilege of parenting a 4-year-old. As the mom and dad of four little boys, we have had this opportunity twice and...
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Hospitality is Not Hostessing
For many Christians, hospitality is seen as a nice gesture to offer, but only if you have the ability, time, space, or finances to host. I think this is because our culture often confuses hospitality...
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A Look at the Treatment of Churches during COVID-19 Shutdowns
When the government punishes one behavior and rewards another, people take notice. That’s because the government’s actions send signals about what is good and what should be avoided. So when the...
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Monday, August 3: Repentance
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive...
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Reaching and Discipling Men Fulfills the Great Commission
As I travel throughout Southeast Georgia and speak with pastors, I often ask the question, “How is your men’s ministry?” Following the eye roll, the response is usually two-fold. “We’re hanging in...
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Tuesday, August 4: Unity and Harmony
Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing...
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Point 1: Recognize that Fear is a Demonic Spirit
This post is the first in a series of posts called, “A Six Point Battle Plan Against Fear.” “For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.2 Timothy 1:7 We have a...
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Thursday, August 6: Salvation
1 Corinthians 2:1-2 (ESV)And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus...
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Friday, August 7: Renewal
2 Chronicles 23:16 (NIV) Jehoiada then made a covenant that he, the people and the king would be the Lord’s people. The word “renewal” is defined as “an instance of resuming an activity or state...
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Saturday, August 8: Wisdom
James 1:5-6 (NIV)If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,...
View ArticleSunday, August 9: Courage
Georgia Baptist Convention President Robby Foster challenges Georgia Baptists to have the courage to act upon the things God has taught us during our week of prayer and fasting.
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Is It Time for a Facility Checkup?
Most of us probably have an annual checkup with our doctor. This is an important part of staying healthy and catching potential health concerns early. Every year, my doctor orders bloodwork and...
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Point 2: Courageously Confront the Fear and Back It Down with God’s Word
This post is the second in a series of posts called, “A Six Point Battle Plan Against Fear.” Read the first post here. “I repeat, be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic, for I, the...
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