“There is nothing wrong and everything right for Christians who live in the United States of America to pray for God to bless our country,” Steve Gaines said. The pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., urged Christians to pray for the president, president-elect and others in leadership—whether or not one agrees with their views. Read…
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‘We need prayer;’ Chicago meeting links prayer warriors
“If we’re going to be gospel people, we’re going to be about the glory of Christ. And if we’re going to be about the glory of Christ, then we are going to be people that pray,” said David Choi, pastor of Church of the Beloved in Chicago. Choi was one of several Illinois prayer leaders who helped facilitate the “Prayer Link” gathering October 7 at Broadview Missionary Baptist Church in the Chicago suburbs. Read…
The next president: Where they stand on the issues
Turmoil over leaked audio tapes and e-mails has detracted from the usual issues in a presidential election, but the issues still matter. Here, in their own words, is how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump frame their positions on some of the country’s most pressing matters. Abortion Clinton: “Women’s personal health decisions should be made by a woman, […]
IBSA reports solid year for missions and leadership
Messengers voted to increase the state’s Cooperative Program giving to national causes, met missionaries coming off the international field who joined the state staff, and welcomed new churches to the Association in the business sessions of the 2016 IBSA Annual Meeting. Read…
Culture and the cross
“Crossing culture with the gospel is one of those things that I believe we over-complicate, to our detriment,” said Jeff Iorg. But it can be as simple as sharing a meal or giving an English lesson. Then, said Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary in southern California, watch as God opens up opportunities to share the gospel. Read…
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