Migration Rights in USA: Update of the Most Recent Changes
A conversation of the most recents immigration laws in USA.
Cultivating Congregational Stewardship
This two-part presentation by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving will help your congregation cultivate a generous attitude toward stewardship. PDF of accompanying PowerPoint presentation (parts 1 & 2 combined): HERE Webinar Video Part 1 Webinar Video Part 2
Teaching the Four Senses of the Text
Critical biblical scholarship brings a wealth of resources to the task of understanding the Bible, but it can be challenging to connect scholarship with the devotional approach to Bible reading that most Christians follow. This webinar demonstrates how critical and devotional approaches can work together in an inclusive way based on the ancient model of…
Let Go and Live Free: Loosen the Grip of Shame on Your Life
In this webinar, presnented by Rev. Libby Johnson: 1) Understand what shame is and how to recognize it; 2) Learn how to recognize your shame triggers; 3) Learn about shame resilience and how to move from fear, blame and disconnection toward courage, compassion and connection; 4) Identify some of the first steps to shame resilience.…
Divisiones Raciales-Un Diálogo Difícil en Tiempos de Crisis / Racial divisions: A difficult dialogue in times of crisis
A theological conversation about racial divisions from the Latin-American perspective with Dr. Pablo Moreno, Director of UniBautista, Cali, Colombia.
Overtime Pay Rules and the Church
New overtime pay rules, effective January 2020, mean changes for your church payroll. These FAQs will provide you answers for what those changes look like. The entire document is available below: FAQ’s for Overtime-Rule-Changes-for-Employees-of-Churches 2019 Overtime Rules (1603795x7ACE3)
Understanding and Ministering to Blended Families
Blended families are becoming increasingly more common in our friendships, churches, and even our own extended families. How do we best minister to these blended families? Do we really even understand how blended families often function or what they need most? Coming from both counseling and theological perspectives, Rev. Chrissy Binion, will uncover practical ways…
Child’s Baptism Prayer
This prayer, written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines, can be used in a child’s baptismal worship service as a blessing for the child and the parents. Document: Child’s Baptism Prayer
Youth Bible Study on 1 Timothy
This 6-part study of 1 Timothy, written by Rev. Felicia Fox, takes youth through the entire book. They will address topics such as women in ministry, qualities of church leaders, and how to live as an example of a Godly life. Document: 1 Timothy Lessons
Baptists and Ordination
In this article from The Gathering magazine, Larry Hovis reflects on the meaning and importance of ordination in the Baptist tradition. Document: To the Work of the Gospel Ministry