Tony Wolfe

Sep 18, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Diana Chandler |Scott Barkley |Tony Wolfe |Tom Strode

Metadata:Topic(s): Churches and MinistryFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (BP) – Springfield can rise above the bomb threats and vitriol suffered since the city was thrust into an unfavorable spotlight on the Sept. 10 presidential debate stage, Florida Pastor Keny Felix said after collaborating with diverse Springfield leaders.

Sep 18, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Scott Barkley |Tony Wolfe |Marilyn Stewart |Tom Strode

Metadata:Topic(s): ERLCFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: NASHVILLE (BP) — “There are people who make claims that they have the receipts. I literally have the receipts.”Bobby Reed, chief financial officer for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, said that during his report last week for the entity’s trustees. For someone in his position over the last 25 years it is, indeed, important to have the receipts.

Sep 18, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Tony Wolfe |Marilyn Stewart |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode

Metadata:Format(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: I’ve heard it done often. In fact, I’ve done it too often. “It” in this case refers to trying to recruit church volunteers primarily by making announcements from the pulpit, via email, or within the church newsletter. Here’s why that approach doesn’t work:Folks aren’t listening to our announcements or reading our emails and newsletters. At a minimum, they’re not paying attention enough to hear with clarity the need for workers.

Sep 18, 2024 | baptistpress.com | Tony Wolfe |Marilyn Stewart |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode

Metadata:Series: First PersonTopic(s): Cooperating for the Gospel, MissionsShare this post: French and British armies clashed with Germany at the First Battle of Marne 110 years ago this month, within 30 miles of Paris. The Germans hoped taking Paris would afford them a quick assurance of victory in the larger war. When they were defeated at Marne, they learned two wartime revelations: (1) allied forces are strong together, and (2) there is no quick victory in global warfare.

Jun 17, 2024 | mbcpathway.com | Diana Chandler |Tony Wolfe

INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – Tony Wolfe, executive director and treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, was chosen June 12 to preach the convention sermon at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas. Messengers to the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis approved the SBC Committee on the Order of Business’ recommendation. Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of the multisite Forest Champion Baptist Church based in Houston, Texas, is the alternate.