Greenfield Baptist Church

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 the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

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. […]

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why Do ‘Baptist’ Missions?

Although the church’s global mission forces us to think beyond our tribes, baptism matters deeply in missions.

What's That Smell?

Don’t let the culture cause you to go soul-blind If you’ve ever been the parent of a teenage son, chances are you’ve walked into his room and experienced the unpleasant teenage funk- a mixture of body odor, dirty clothes and Flaming Hot Cheetos™. For some reason that odor, so thick you can almost see it, […]

Why Millennials Are Valuable in the Church

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word millennial? Lazy? Commitment Issues? Entitlement? These are just a few of the major stereotypes that revolve around the millennial generation. But as a millennial myself, I can tell you that these aren’t always true when it comes to my generation. In

4 Pivotal Steps for Pastors in Transition

We often think about Pastor Search teams vetting pastors, but for the pastor in transition, it is so important that a pastor vet a church. Wise pastoral candidates will not avoid this important step. Here are some common steps that some pastors take to learn more about a prospective church. But how? Seek the LORD …

Baptist Cardiologist Shares What All Women Should Know About Heart Disease

Who Don't You See?

We’ve all had the experience. You’re cruising down the interstate when the car slightly in front of you swerves into your lane barreling dangerously close to the side of your car. Your adrenaline races and you sit on the horn. He swerves away and gives you an apologetic wave or some other less friendly gesture. …

Do You Prancercise? — Brainerd Baptist School

If you have followed any of our social media accounts at Brainerd Baptist School, you have undoubtedly seen the hashtag #learningisfunatbbs a time or two! Our faculty are committed to making the learning process fun and that literally happens hundreds of times a day throughout our campus. We believe

Five Tips for Launching a Compassion Ministry

If lost people are going to be reached in our communities, it will require that the church must engage lost people. One of the most effective ways to interact with the lost is through compassion ministry. Compassion ministry is an attempt to follow the model of Jesus. Just as he met human need, we are …

Assistant Counselor or Pastoral Counselor New Era Wellness & Therapy Center

A substance abuse counselors job is far more than talking an addict through treatment. Counselors have ethical and moral responsibilities they have to follow...

Start Your New Beginning: Join Friendship Baptist Church for Easter Worship Services

Regardless of whether you have a rich personal life, it is easy to feel disconnected and alone at various points in your life. If you want to begin living a more

5 Questions with Darin Roark of Baptist Health

1 How long have you been working with Baptist, and when did your interest in health care begin?I have been working with Baptist Health for just over one

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

What Is the Conscience? — Covenant Baptist Church

An introduction to the conscience: what is it? how does the Bible talk about it? We consider a definition and its implications for our personal and corporate lives as Christians.