Reflecting on the Pandemic: A Service of Lament, Healing and Resilience

Worship can be a powerful tool in the journey of healing. As your congregation begins to regather in-person for worship together, consider offering a service of healing and hope after a year of collective trauma, pain and stress. This worship service guide was a joint project created by members of the pastoral staffs of First Baptist…

Sexual Abuse Awareness

Realization of the child sexual abuse epidemic needs to change how churches care for children. Church Ministry Leaders need to recognize their responsibility to be vigilant in taking every safety precaution to protect children in their care. A failure to do so is negligent and destroys lives and churches. Making sure our churches are safe is not something we should be talking about, it is something that…