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Oct 26, 2024 | 
relevantmagazine.com | Shane Pruitt
We’ve all said it, or at least thought it: “Jesus couldn’t possibly understand what I’m going through right now. After all, He never had to experience what I am dealing with!” Often, this thought is brought on by physical suffering, feelings of being alone or a particular temptation, trial or conflict.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
baptistpress.com | Lonnie Wilkey |Rob Collingsworth |Shane Pruitt |Scott Barkley
Metadata:Topic(s): Disaster ReliefFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: I joined the staff of the Baptist and Reflector in 1988. A year later, Hurricane Hugo struck the coast of South Carolina, causing billions of dollars of damage. It is one of the worst hurricanes in the history of the state and at the time was the most costly hurricane ever in the Atlantic Ocean, according to weather.com.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
baptistpress.com | Rob Collingsworth |Shane Pruitt |Henry Durand |Scott Barkley
Last week I texted nearly 150 pastors, asking them one question: what are the things that are most meaningful and encouraging in your role as a pastor? The sample size was broad—from men serving their very first church to seasoned, retired pastors. Church size ranged from membership around 100 into the tens of thousands.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
baptistpress.com | Shane Pruitt |Henry Durand |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode
“Upon your profession of faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; buried with Him in baptism … raised to walk in a newness of life.” These words are a beautiful declaration that I heard spoken over me at my own water baptism and one that I’ve shared thousands of times over other believers that I’ve personally baptized in my 22 years of ministry. Baptism is one of my favorite biblical ordinances to witness.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Jane Rodgers |Shane Pruitt |Jayson Larson
When Laura Taylor met Chao Tsuma at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, neither expected that their fast friendship would lead to significant ministry opportunities on another continent. This summer, Taylor—women’s associate at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention—joined Tsuma in Kenya to lead a women’s leadership conference in Naivasha and a She Stands conference in Malindi, a community that is 90% Muslim.
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Aug 17, 2024 | 
kentuckytoday.com | Shane Pruitt
DALLAS (BP) – For many students and ministries, the start of a new school year feels the same as New Year’s resolutions for many adults. Most students see returning to school as offering more new opportunities and better chances to start over compared to the beginning of a new calendar year. As leaders, we tend to feel the pressure of overthinking what we will do differently in our ministries each school year.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Mark Dance |Shane Pruitt |Jayson Larson
Does your ministry vision rob you of sleep? Quicken your pulse? Change your community and world? Why is vision so important for a pastor and a church? Vision determines your direction and prioritizes your limited time and resources. Let’s explore what can make a vision so compelling that it will inspire and mobilize your church members. It must be a CONVICTIONYour vision will only burn as bright as you do. When this passion comes from deep within you, people will sense it and follow it.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Josh Allen |Shane Pruitt |Jayson Larson
One of the greatest elements of pastoral ministry is the opportunity to care for people. The word “pastor” possesses a deep connotation of love, care, and leadership. However, caring for people is not always easy, and caring for your ministry team can be even more challenging when considering the unique confluence of church members who happen to earn a living working underneath their pastor. This reality underscores the necessity to care for your team well.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
baptistcourier.com | Shane Pruitt
For many students and ministries, the start of a new school year feels the same as New Year’s resolutions for many adults. Most students see returning to school as offering more new opportunities and better chances to start over compared to the beginning of a new calendar year. As leaders, we tend to feel the pressure of overthinking what we will do differently in our ministries each school year.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Shane Pruitt |Jayson Larson
DALLAS—For many students and ministries, the start of a new school year feels the same as New Year’s resolutions for many adults. Most students see returning to school as offering more new opportunities and better chances to start over compared to the beginning of a new calendar year. As leaders, we tend to feel the pressure of overthinking what we will do differently in our ministries each school year.
