SBC LIFE

"Then, with the proclamation of God’s Word, will come a great evangelistic harvest. The greatest harvests always come during periods of revival, and revival always comes on the heels of those who have been praying." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

In addition to one-on-one mentoring, Sammy Tippit leads retreats for new evangelists to acquaint them with resources, best practices and fellowship with others called by God to spread His love for all people in the United States and throughout the world. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

.@swisdommartin: 'I see my role as being the biggest cheerleader I can be to help raise up another generation of women who will be involved in the mission of God.' baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

As Sandy Wisdom-Martin (@swisdommartin) approaches her fifth anniversary as executive director/treasurer of @NationalWMU, she seldom experiences a “typical” day. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

.@OSHawkins: 'As long as the Lord gives me the ability, I’ll continue living out that vision for His glory and the good of those we are so privileged to serve.' baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

On a clear day from @OSHawkins's office in North Dallas, you can see all the way to Fort Worth, his hometown. It may be fewer than forty miles away, but in many ways, it’s a world away and part of the culmination of a journey the Lord orchestrated. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

"There has been an increase in upper-level" ethnic participation, said EC chairman Rolland Slade (@pastorrolland), who is African American. "Doors have just been opened." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

When messengers see more ethnic diversity on committees at this year’s SBC annual meeting, they shouldn’t be surprised. As a report by the @SBCExecComm puts it, such diversity long has been “the expressed desire of the Southern Baptist Convention.” #SBC21 baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Irma Moss vividly remembers Communist soldiers invading her family’s home in Cuba and whisking her father off to jail in the wake of the Cuban Revolution. It was a traumatic, life-changing experience for the frightened eight-year-old girl and her family. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Bruce Plummer was twenty-one, stumbling drunk, and suicidal in a drenching rainstorm in Portland, Oregon, when with Native American awareness he crawled under a pine tree to avoid some of the wet. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

People don’t grow into mature Christians until they serve others. So says American Indian pastor and ministry leader Bruce Plummer. "I just believe serving people first is so critical when you want to share the Gospel with them." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

"Many times they have had no experience of knowing who Jesus is so we get the privilege of telling them about Jesus. That is our honor and our joy to be able to do." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Benton, Arkansas, has had a few new beginnings of its own. Originally established in 2003 as a nonprofit ministry to pregnant teens, it has grown to serve women of any age who can benefit from the ministry’s resources. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

How can the crisis of an Iraqi refugee family’s house fire help churches engage young women in missions involvement amid their busy lives? Several congregations in the Knoxville area are discovering the answer through hands-on interaction. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Southern Baptist “Top Gun” Richard Toliver found freedom in the cockpit, from which he had dodged missiles and anti-aircraft fire while flying 446 combat missions in Southeast Asia during his twenty-six-year Air Force career. He also battled racism. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

"We’re going to have to listen to this generation who knows the world better than we do and who has great insight as to how they feel like we can reach that world for Jesus." @NationalWMU baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

"Not only do the parents finally have what they have always wanted—children—[but] I get to see them grow and be involved with the open adoption plan we have created with the help of Lifeline." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Many women facing an unexpected pregnancy are unaware that they have another option beyond parenting or abortion: adoption. For many women, adoption is not an option they are educated about. As they learn more, this becomes something they consider. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

"The language we speak around issues of life and human dignity is as important as the actions we take. As we seek to minister to women, men, and the unborn, it is vital that we recognize the dignity of each person involved." baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Located just forty miles north of the border in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Care Net Pregnancy Center seeks to partner with their clients by confirming pregnancy, extending comprehensive support, and cultivating healthy relationships to help them flourish. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…