ARE YOU SEEING PEOPLE SAVED? In 1845, the Southern Baptist Convention was formed to get the gospel to the ends of the earth. Our primary purpose is to get the gospel out and see people saved. During the 20th century the SBC grew to be the largest denomination. Here are the methods they used to make us the largest protestant denomination in the world. Decisional Preaching ...

CALLED TO MISSION I recently was given a few moments on the program of Build X 2025 luncheon. I prepared a presentation on the role of the association of churches and why you should be a part of the association, but I stopped in the middle of my talk changed my presentation to a call to mission from Acts 1:8. I believe this is of the Lord.According to Acts 1:8 there is a ...

Revive Us Again... As I was praying, I had a Baptist Hymnal in my hand, and I was looking for a word from God. That word came from the song, "Revive Us Again." You know the chorus, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Hallelujah Amen, Hallelujah Thine the Glory, Revive Us Again." Well, that got me thinking about revival, another song struck a chord. It was called "Send a Great Revi...

PARTNERS IN THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL Philippians 1:3-5 says, "I thank God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my prayers, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now." Partnership, working together toward a common goalthe proclamation of the gospeleach partner bringing their unique gift to add value to the t...

Kingdom Principles by Gene Mims, Introduces the 1 5 4 formula of churchmanship. It is simple in application. The formula is this: 1 Commission The Great Commission: (A) Make disciples, bring individuals to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; (B) Baptizing them into church membership; and (C) Teaching them to live a Christian life. (Matthew 28:18-20) 5 Functions of the...

At one time I was employed as an efficiency expert. I taught others how to work smarter, not harder. Here are a few of the principles I taught. They will work in a church as well as in a business. A major determinate to accomplishment is divisiveness. When everybody is pulling in their own direction the organization tends to go around in circles and never accomplishes its ...