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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 …

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…

It’s Not Bigotry to Believe Homosexuality Is a Sin

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

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.

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

10 Reasons Church Members Don’t Invite Others to Church

Church members are often hesitant to invite others with them to church. In this Rainer Report, I discuss why.

How Bladesmith Quintin Middleton Hand-Forges Damascus Steel Knives

By blending different material and styles, the South Carolina-based forger makes truly unique knives

Why Do ‘Baptist’ Missions?

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

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Why Churches Should Visit Their Missionaries

Long-term missionaries need you, beyond just your monthly check and prayer. They need you to visit them. Here are some reasons why.

Why Missionaries Need Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

It’s far too common for Christian workers in the world to do the right thing for the wrong reasons.

The Longings of a Missionary's Heart

Baptist women, called to communicate, hold key roles

Baptist women have key communications roles in Southern Baptist life, as they craft messages, make decisions, lead staffs, plan strategically, develop budgets, mentor colleagues, manage crises and more.

3 ways to prepare for medical missionary training

When thinking about training to be a missionary, it can feel overwhelming. You may not know where to start when it comes to medical missionary training. I recommend starting with the things that you can do on your own, right now, to help prepare you for serving God as a medical missionary. I ll cover three vital ways here. Let s get started.