Reed Rock 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 …

It’s Not Bigotry to Believe Homosexuality Is a Sin

Another Christian has lost his livelihood for good-faith wrongspeak.

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…

I went to church with Bruce Jenner. Here’s what Caitlyn Jenner taught me about Jesus.

Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name.

What Jesus did Besides Go to Church

Sometimes Jesus gets a reputation for being boring. Probably because people who follow Him can be really boring. In one of my favorite videos of all time, Vintage 21 church pokes fun at our misconc…

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

Why Do ‘Baptist’ Missions?

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

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

Why Churches Move from Growth to Maintenance

Maintenance mode can take over in any church regardless of its age or its size. Today, we discuss how to combat it and how to stay focused on the mission.

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.

The Foundation of a Joyful Church, Part 2

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