Bethel Baptist Church Sbc

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Apostle Jeffrey Woody Installs a New Pastor

By Journalist Ms. Jones NEWBURGH – “It’s not easy starting a ministry from scratch… That’s what we did. When God sends you out… God will meet every need. We are here almost 21 years later in a building that belongs to us. We’re no renters… 55,000 square feet all because of our obedience to God. […]

Did Jesus Talk about Homosexuality?

One is no longer surprised to read in discussions about same-sex relations — in church or in society at large — that Jesus did not bring the matter to the surface. In fact, some have said he never said a word about it. Some, of course, draw a conclusion from this: Therefore, it was not …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

10 Things I Have Learned Leading Church Change

I left the church planting world to help revitalize and grow an established church. It’s proven to be challenging – maybe slightly more than I thought it would beBut, God has allowed us to experience incredible energy and excitement. I am not big on sharing numbers in this format, but let me simply say – God is working. Amazingly working. The potential in the days ahead is astounding to me.Needless to say, there has been a lot of change since I…

Why the Church isn’t Reaching my Unchurched Friends

Millenials want customized, personal experiences at their church. The one size fits all Sunday sermon doesn't connect with themAs a 25 yr old, I agree. Many of my own friends don't attend mass. They're not leaving the church, they just don't want to get up and go on Sunday. I feel it's not so much about people being "fake", but that their church experience isn't being customized. I think the only way forward to capture young people's interest is to make that…

Why Baptists Care about Burma

Shane McNary of the Baptist World Alliance explains why Baptists speak out for human rights in Burma.

Turning savings into more savings at the North Valley Baptist Church

Installing energy-efficiency upgrades can create easy savings for businesses. One of our customers, North Valley Baptist Church, proactively uses the financial savings it has received from efficien…

How We Ring — First Baptist Church Decatur

God you have made my heart a wind chime Sensitive to your Spirit But make too my mind a church bell In times when I can’t hear it

How Silverdale Baptist Uses Video to Bring their Congregation Together

Learn how Silverdale Baptist Church is using reliable video streaming solutions to bring their congregation closer together, even as it grows.

What You Can Learn From Bible Study at Friendship Baptist Church

How many times do we hear instructions? Think about it; everywhere we turn in our world, we are told to drive a certain way, eat at a certain place, etc… With so many

To Judge or Not to Judge? (Matthew 7:1-6) — East Shore Baptist Church

In this message, we will see what Jesus has to say about judging others in the Sermon on the Mount. Should we judge others? If not, how do we deal with people who disagree with us?As you prepare for the message, read Matthew 7:1-6 and ask yourself, “Am I hypercritical or judgmental? How should I a

The Church's Relationship to Missionaries

How to Avoid Being Fired When Leading a Growing Church

For sure, there are no guarantees. But we have heard from many change leaders who have found these approaches to be highly effective. Leading change is difficult. Leading change wisely is best.