Church Budget Planning in a Pandemic

May 24, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, English, North American Baptist Fellowship, Practical Guidelines

Dr. Matt Cook draws from more than twenty-five years in ministry to outline three ways to plan financially and be good stewards in uncertain times.

United in Christ: The Power of Praying Together

May 19, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, English, North American Baptist Fellowship, Practical Guidelines

With so many crossroads to face during this season, it can be difficult to know which direction to go. Merritt Johnston shares why prayer should be our first course of action.

Pandemic-Born Creativity

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, English, Grassroots Stories, North American Baptist Fellowship, Practical Guidelines, Theological Reflection

Allison Benfield explains how God’s creative Spirit worked through the disruption of normality and led to innovative ways to celebrate Advent and Christmas.

Paradigm Shift: Thinking About the Future of the Church in a Post-Pandemic World

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, English, North American Baptist Fellowship, Theological Reflection

Rev. Xavier L. Johnson urges pastoral and ministry leaders to embrace change and discern God’s “preferred future” for their church.

Care Project Connects Church to Community

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, Grassroots Stories, North American Baptist Fellowship, Theological Reflection

Lécio Dornas describes Projecto Cuidar (Care Project) as a practical response to a spiritual question: “How can we help Brazilians living in our community during the pandemic?”

Reimagining Ritual: Compassion During a Time of Crisis

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, Grassroots Stories, North American Baptist Fellowship, Theological Reflection

Jamie Eaddy observes that people of faith gather in community but charges the church to find creative ways to engage in ritual and meaning-making.

The Priesthood of All Believers

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, North American Baptist Fellowship, Theological Reflection

In response to the global pandemic’s impact on the Church, Rev. Lisa Weaver examines the priesthood of believers and the participation of all Christians in the ministry of Jesus.

Discovering Joy in Burma

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, Asia Pacific Baptist Federation, English, Grassroots Stories, North American Baptist Fellowship

Ministry leaders celebrate over 200 years of Baptist partnership in Myanmar/Burma and discuss victories and challenges to ministry during this climate of social unrest.

Projeto Cuidar

May 2, 2021 | A Holistic Mission Guide, Grassroots Stories, North American Baptist Fellowship, Portuguese, Theological Reflection

Lécio Dornas descreve o Projecto Cuidar (Projeto Cuidar) como uma resposta prática a uma questão espiritual: “Como podemos ajudar os brasileiros que vivem em nossa comunidade durante a pandemia?”