Metal for Missions
As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and it is that philosophy that forms the foundation for the success of the Metal for Missions program at East Shore Baptist Church.
How to reach your unchurched neighbor
Your unchurched neighbor needs you. I believe that God did not place you on that street, in that house or apartment by accident. I believe it was by design. Jesus strategically placed you there to build relationships with your unchurched neighbors and to tell them that He loves them.
Church multiplication panelists say multiplying is worth the cost
Multiplying churches is worth the cost--even when your best workers and best friends walk out the door, said church multiplication panelists during the 2019 annual meeting of the Baptist Resource Network.
Racial reconciliation panelists point to healing, humility and shared mission
A cohort of 12 pastors (African American and Anglo) have gathered for nearly two years to work on racial reconciliation. They shared the insights they have gained at a panel discussion, moderated by Larry Anderson, Baptist Resource Network director of healthy churches, at this year's BRN annual meeting.
Millennials express excitement over overcoming barriers
BRN Executive Director has a conversation with several millennials during the 2019 annual meeting of the Baptist Resource Network.
‘Don’t quit!’ urges NAMB President Kevin Ezell
The apostle Paul was emotionally discouraged and physically exhausted, but his heart was to share Jesus with more people, exclaims Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board and keynote speaker at the 2019 annual meeting of the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey.
Pennsylvania/South Jersey Baptists issued ’10/5 Challenge’
Messengers to the 2019 annual meeting of the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) of Pennsylvania/South Jersey heard a challenge for 2020, celebrated 2019 accomplishments, increased their Cooperative Program giving to SBC causes, and elected a new slate of officers, among other business.
Send Relief Pittsburgh looks to multiply through churches
While more than 100 volunteers and well-wishers filled Vintage Church's freshly renovated basement during the grand opening of Pittsburgh's Send Relief Ministry Center, Adam Sewell heard one word repeat in his mind. Faithful.
Still exegeting — and engaging
We “exegete the community” to gather facts and opinions about what’s going on, hoping to better inform our prayers, our understanding of God’s leading, and to help come up with an initial approach to birthing these new local works. It’s good, beneficial work, for sure. Yet, it really just touches the surface.
PrayerLink asks God for workers for the Harvest
As Southern Baptist PrayerLink leaders gathered in Pittsburgh to pray for the next Great Awakening in America, a rising consensus among the participants was that American churches might not yet be ready for the harvest.