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1w ago
Cody Mankin, Director, GuideStone Agency Sales & Business Development A church plant ushers in an air of excitement and anticipation. Unfamiliar faces transform into meaningful relationships, event calendars begin the framework for fellowship and hope for a community unfolds. What could bring this progress to a halt? An injury. A lawsuit. A fire. A data breach. A proactive approach to ...
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Baptist21 Blog
2M ago
By Megan Cuzen, Director of Agency Customer Experience at GuideStone Some things don’t mix — wired microphones and baptistries, concrete surfaces and playgrounds, and poor lighting in parking lots. High-risk areas of your church demand extra attention to protect your ministry and people from injuries, crimes and lawsuits. Maximize church safety with a closer look at steps you can take ...
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Baptist21 Blog
7M ago
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 ...
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Baptist21 Blog
8M ago
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.
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Baptist21 Blog
8M ago
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 ...
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Baptist21 Blog
9M ago
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 ...
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Baptist21 Blog
10M ago
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 ...
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Baptist21 Blog
1y ago
By Nadeena Kersey, GuideStone Chief Insurance Officer When evaluating how to choose a health plan, some questions automatically come to mind about costs, deductibles, networks and prescription medication coverage. After all, these factors directly affect your wallet and access to the medical care you need. However, have you ever considered that just as important are the Christian ethics in this ...
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Baptist21 Blog
1y ago
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. ...
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Baptist21 Blog
1y ago
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 ...
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