By Chad Bailey Seven out of 10 Americans say their personal values guide their investment choices.1 More investors are now seeking out investment strategies and products that reflect their values and what’s important to them. God has called us to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us — including our time, talent and treasure. Since our faith guides how we …
B21 has you covered for all things related to the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Note: Our B21 Panel will run the morning of June 11th at the Indiana Roof Ballroom with doors opening at 6:30AM. This event is SOLD OUT.
Gathering together for the SBC Annual Meeting is our big family reunion. And like any good family reunion, we give hugs to those we love and pick up right where we left off. We extend cheery welcomes to the newest family members, explaining all the quirks of certain personalities and traditions. And, of course, we’ll be praying for our time …
Join Us in Honoring Mission:Dignity Recipients This SummerDr. Aaron Meraz, Director of Mission:Dignity at GuideStone® Both the Old and New Testaments speak to the responsibility of the church to care for widows in need, none plainer than what we read in James 1:27 (CSB): “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in …
Written by Ben Lacey NOTE: This is an opinion piece from Pastor Ben Lacey about the role of the BFM2000 in the SBC. B21 believes this to be an important conversation and will likely have an article from a differing point of view as well. What does the SBC need right now? Clarity. Why? Because as a friend of mine …
By Nadeena Kersey, GuideStone Chief Insurance Officer Planning events, preparing sermons, meeting with members, recruiting volunteers, paying staff and scheduling building maintenance — these activities are likely a familiar part of your day-to-day tasks. Daily duties can become so routine that it’s easy to lose sight of potential risk exposure that could damage your ministry without the protection of church risk management. …
By Dr. Jonathan SixTheological education is at a point of transition. Some have even called it a crisis. Delivery methods have changed, educational approaches are ever evolving, and seminaries and divinity schools find themselves in some of the most challenging days. In addition to the rise of online learning, the general reluctance for traditional educational practices creates intimidating challenges for …
B21 has you covered for all things related to the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Note: Our B21 Lunch Panel will run at the lunch break of the SBC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13th from 12PM – 2PM. This event will be held in the The Sugar Mill directly across from the Convention Center. Tickets for this event are …
By Dr. Aaron Meraz, Director of Mission:Dignity, a ministry of GuideStoneWe are on a Mission to provide Dignity to retirement-aged Southern Baptist ministers, workers and their widows — the dignity that comes with knowing they’ve served the Lord faithfully and can pay their bills at the end of the month. Michael and Sandra Dowling have served the Lord together for …
By Seth Hawkins Whether you’re breaking bread with new neighbors, celebrating a joyous occasion or lamenting grief with a trusted friend, what makes a house a home is the people coming in and out of its doors. So it is with vocational ministry; it may begin inside the church building, but ministry often extends to and through the walls of …
