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The cost of accessibility
An audiologist shares tried-and-true fundraisers from churches that wanted — and got — hearing loop systems.
Read More >Meet growing demands with web apps
Getting your church online is the first step to increasing its overall visibility and reputation — the first of many.
Read More >Making the case for design-build
When architecture and construction experts describe the design-build process, the word “collaborative” comes up a lot. That’s for a reason.
Read More >NAMB guidelines for military chaplains updated to address same-sex unions
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — The North American Mission Board has issued new guidelines for Southern Baptist military chaplains in light of the U.S. military’s recognition of same-sex marriage. The guidelines reiterate Southern Baptist doctrine and the expectation that SBC chaplains will not participate in or attend wedding ceremonies for gay members of the military. “Our […]
Read More >WEB-EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE: Do you have unrealistic expectations?
Recently, I had lunch with a pastor I’ve worked with for almost a decade, and he told me a story.
Read More >Woman admits to embezzling church funds
By Bob Allen ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — The former financial secretary at a Georgia Baptist association pleaded guilty Aug. 28 to stealing from her employer and was then arrested on additional charges claiming she took even more. Tonya Renee Woodward, 52, of Dothan, AL, entered what’s referred to as a “blind guilty plea,” which means […]
Read More >Many ministers saddled with seminary debt
By Robert Dilday ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — When Congress overwhelmingly approved a measure last month to relieve spiraling student debt, churches probably didn’t realize the problem hits closer to home than expected — many pastors are leaving seminary and divinity school with tens of thousands of dollars in loans. “It’s becoming a huge issue,” said […]
Read More >Nationwide Christian business internship program launched
ATLANTA /Christian Newswire/ — In September, the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) is launching a nationwide FCCI Fellows program with the ambitious 12-year goal of equipping 1 million college students to apply Biblical principles in their business careers. Beginning in the summer of 2014, high-quality paid internships will be available for selected freshmen, […]
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