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Saint Patrick the ‘Baptist’?

agower, March 17, 2016

The man we know today as St. Patrick was kidnapped twice: first by Irish pirates, then after his death, by the Roman Catholic Church. The …

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Pillar of Faith Church Photo Feature

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Baptist Bulletin: Where You’re At!

agower, June 19, 2014

Whether you prefer print, online, or mobile, the Baptist Bulletin is where you’re at! Actually, the Baptist Bulletin has told the story of where you’re …

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Fund-raising Is for the Birds

agower, March 7, 2014

Fund-raising gets a bad rap among some Christian leaders who are uncomfortable with asking for money. They cite George Müller and Hudson Taylor as examples …

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Gambling: Vice or Virtue?

agower, March 7, 2014

Two evangelical leaders make a gambling trip to Las Vegas, followed by a lengthy exposé in a Christian magazine. They later apologize. Several Christian colleges …

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Greg Gilbert: How ‘Gospel Centered’ Can Change Your Church

agower, March 7, 2014

Greg Gilbert, pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, was guest speaker at the “Standing Together for the Gospel” conference sponsored by our Ohio …

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Too Small or Too Big?

agower, March 7, 2014

Christianity includes something besides the gospel. If we make Christianity equal to the gospel alone, then we are likely to fall into one of two …

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The Courage to Live

agower, March 7, 2014

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

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The Courage to Die

agower, March 7, 2014

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

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GARBC Signs Shipping Agreement with Awana

agower, December 20, 2013

The GARBC announced two important contract agreements after the Council of Eighteen meetings in November, including formal details of the Meacham Road property sale and …

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20/20 Vision for the Future

agower, December 20, 2013

Our association has a significant opportunity before it. How we respond will determine if we position ourselves to take the road less traveled and capitalize on the opportunity, or take the easy road of the status quo and operate in maintenance mode.

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Case Study: Teaching Adam

agower, November 18, 2013

“We’re going to do something incredibly bold and incredibly crazy,” Thomas White said during his inauguration as president of Cedarville University. “We’re going to teach the Bible.”

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Adam: Man, Myth, or Metaphor?

agower, November 18, 2013

Why do evangelicals question the historical existence of Adam? What motivates their thinking? In this excerpt from Zondervan’s Four Views on the Historical Adam, William …

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Do You Lead by Law or by Grace?

agower, November 18, 2013

My snail-mail box and e-mail inbox are inundated on a weekly basis from conference organizers and eager publishers who want to show me how to …

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Proving Adam . . . from Scripture

agower, November 12, 2013

In his recent contribution to Four Views on the Historical Adam, Dr. William Barrick articulates a position that is also affirmed by the GARBC’s Articles …

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Christmas Gift Helps Haiti Churches

agower, October 9, 2013

WINFIELD, Ill.—Last Christmas Faith Baptist Church caught the GARBC’s vision of how a sacrificial gift can make an eternal difference. The Association des Énglises Evangeliques …

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When a ‘Cherished Myth’ Shatters

agower, September 18, 2013

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More Updates to the Articles of Faith

agower, September 18, 2013

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Saddened, Not Surprised

agower, September 18, 2013

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Betrayal, Fear, and Faith

agower, September 18, 2013

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From Coast to Coast to Coast

agower, September 18, 2013

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Value of Customary Church Membership

agower, September 18, 2013

Q. Lately some friends have begun attending a church that doesn’t have membership; a person who simply attends is considered a member. Is this right?

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God Was Looking at the Heart

agower, September 18, 2013

Q. Two verses, 1 Samuel 16:7 and 16:12, seem to contradict each other. Please explain.

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When the Buck Stops

agower, September 18, 2013

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8 Money Myths That Can Negatively Impact Your Ministry

agower, September 18, 2013

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A Multisite Church Rescue

agower, July 26, 2013

MONTROSE, Pa.—When Pastor Bob Kadlecik came to Bridgewater Baptist Church in 2005, he had a dream. He says, “Before I die, I’d like to be part of a church that starts a new church or rescues a struggling church.”

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Baby/Child Dedications Biblical?

agower, July 15, 2013

Q. Please comment on the practice in many churches of dedicating infants and children in a church service ceremony. Is there a Biblical basis for …

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Why Pray for Jerusalem’s Peace?

agower, July 15, 2013

Q. Occasionally I hear preachers and others telling us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” How can this be right or even possible in …

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The Top 6 Areas of Pastoral Search Evaluation

agower, July 15, 2013

The task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be …

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Iva Greening at 100

agower, July 10, 2013

My mother recently celebrated her 100th birthday. As our family prepared for an open house to celebrate this grand event, I found myself thinking back …

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Same-Sex Marriage: What the Bible Really Says

agower, June 26, 2013

“I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman.” President Barack Obama made this statement in 2008, answering Pastor Rick Warren’s …

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What the Church Has to Say to the Gay Community

agower, June 26, 2013

The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage is a book that reflects both my love for the homosexual community as well as my deep concern for our nation …

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Talking to a Gay Rights Advocate

agower, June 26, 2013

Where do I start? How can I answer questions my friends are asking about my faith—especially when they brand me as a homophobic hater? Jay …

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Betrayal, Fear, and Faith

agower, June 22, 2013

No church wants to think that a pastor or church leader would commit sexual sin, but in our sex-obsessed culture, such offenses are becoming more …

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Still an Easy Target

agower, May 23, 2013

For too long our churches swept the problem under the carpet. When asked about the possibility of child sexual abuse, we seemed to answer with, …

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The Value of a Friend

agower, May 23, 2013

Floating debris. A handful of survivors hanging onto wreckage for dear life. Traces of a commercial jetliner floating in the Potomac’s icy waters. All these …

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Putting Good Books Back into Service

agower, May 23, 2013

Long after retiring from the mission field, Clint Bonnell sat in his Alton, Ill., home, reading the Baptist Bulletin. One headline jumped out at him: …

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A Personal Guardian Angel?

agower, May 23, 2013

Q: I have a question about the belief some have that each Christian has a personal guardian angel that watches over and protects us through …

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Kissing the Son

agower, May 23, 2013

Q. Please comment on Psalm 2:12, which mentions “kissing the Son.” A. The phrase “kiss the Son” is figurative language, referring to the actual practice …

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12 Turnoffs for Newcomers

agower, May 23, 2013

Most church leaders are happy to see guests visit on Sunday. Sometimes they come as a result of a personal invitation. At other times, a …

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After the White Smoke Clears

agower, May 23, 2013

Like millions of viewers, I watched with interest the TV coverage of the selection and installation of the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church. …

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Ministry Conflict of Interest

agower, May 23, 2013

As a church leader, you are asked to counsel a man in your church who is having marital problems. In your first meeting, he tells …

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Betrayal, Fear, and Faith

agower, May 23, 2013

With trembling hands and a reeling mind, Carla struggled to guide her apartment key into the deadbolt. Her handbag slipped off her shoulder, its contents …

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Ready for the Next Disaster

agower, May 23, 2013

Their basement flooded in a storm, and his family is doing what they can to salvage their stuff. But he can’t spend much time helping …

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GARBC Retirement Community Celebrates 40 Years

agower, March 18, 2013

SEBRING, Fla.—“We thank the Lord for Maranatha Village,” said Ellen Reed as she wrapped up her talk on “Seeing Maranatha for the First Time” at the Maranatha Village 40th anniversary celebration.

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How Should We Then Marry? Part 2

agower, March 6, 2013

I know of a man who met his wife in a most unusual way. One day he was making a run for his job as …

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The Problem of Genocide in the Old Testament

agower, March 6, 2013

Troubling headlines Recent incidents of genocide (the systematic killing of ethnic or religious groups) and ethnic cleansing (the forced deportation of ethnic or religious groups): …

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Pastoral Ethics and Decorum

agower, March 6, 2013

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27, NIV). Paul was expressing a specific and significant concern: that …

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Interest in Ancestry, Genealogy Wrong?

agower, March 6, 2013

Q: Is it wrong to invest time in genealogies, family trees, etc.? I refer to Titus 3:9. A: Titus 3:9 reads, “But avoid foolish disputes, …

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Puzzled by 1,260 vs. 1,290 in Daniel

agower, March 6, 2013

Q: In reading the book of Daniel, I came across something that appears to be contradictory. Daniel 12:11 says 1,290 days, while my understanding from …

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How to Turn Workers into Leaders

agower, March 6, 2013

Here’s what I’ve discovered about leadership development: some of the best leaders I’ve worked with as a pastor had their start as workers. They didn’t …

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Learning from the Mummer Community

agower, March 6, 2013

I grew up in Philadelphia. My family lived in a parsonage at the corner of Tabor Road and Faunce Street. Among my several friends in …

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When the Minister Moves from Church to Church

agower, March 6, 2013

Today, pastors often move between churches. While this mobility does not necessarily violate New Testament requirements, it does pose special problems. How can churches know …

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When the Minister Moves from Church to Church

agower, March 6, 2013

There seems to be considerable confusion on this matter. When a minister of the gospel conducts himself in such a fashion as to make it …

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Celebrating a Church Rescue and Rebirth

agower, March 6, 2013

Celebrating the combined efforts of four GARBC churches who helped rescue a sister church that was almost dead, First Baptist Church, Pittsfield Ill., held two …

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‘A Properly Constituted and Functioning Baptist Church’—But What to Call It?

agower, February 1, 2013

A GARBC leader explains its position on the Baptist name. The GARBC has never specified exactly how a Baptist church should be named. While this fact of history may shock some, the GARBC Constitution has never required the use of Baptist in church names.

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A Limited Message or a Limited Fellowship?

agower, February 1, 2013

Today we are choosing between two alternatives: a limited message or a limited fellowship. If we preach all of the Bible truths, there are many places where we will never be invited. If we join hands with the crowd, there will be the limiting of the message of the Bible.

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Archives 2012

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January/February March/April May/June July/August September/October November/December back to Archives

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Learning on the Go

agower, January 4, 2013

Pastors long to do ministry better. In my years of serving as GARBC national representative, I have repeatedly found that pastors and ministry leaders spend …

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Notes from All Over

agower, January 4, 2013

Chris and Deb Hindal just returned from a six-week trip to Asia, what Chris calls “my longest trip ever” in his ministry of representing GARBC …

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5 Things New Believers Need for Growth

agower, January 4, 2013

The local church, by God’s design, has the responsibility of fostering spiritual growth. All that we do in worship, fellowship, service, and Bible study ought …

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Visioneering

agower, January 4, 2013

The trinitarian God of Scripture is the consummate planner. The Bible opens with the picture of the Holy Spirit moving over the surface of the …

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Renew Our Strength

agower, January 4, 2013

Ministry is draining. Whether it’s the busyness of a growing ministry, the heartache of a ministry in conflict, the struggle of a lethargic ministry, or …

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How Should We Then Marry?

agower, January 4, 2013

A few months ago I was serving in my church’s nursery during an evening service alongside a single woman who attended a Christian college, is …

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Megachurch in the Middle of Nowhere

agower, January 4, 2013

“Mission Church Destroyed by Fire” was the headline in the Baptist Bulletin. “Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the church building—including the nearly complete auditorium …

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Born of Water

agower, January 3, 2013

Q: What does “born of water” in John 3:5 mean? A: Several views exist. Some believe it refers to water baptism, meaning that a person …

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Jesus’ Disciples—Married?

agower, January 3, 2013

Q: We’re convinced Jesus never married, contrary to what some attention-getting liberals have advanced lately, but what about His disciples? And if any of them …

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Still Rooted in the Local Church

agower, November 9, 2012

Sixty years ago the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches endeavored to create their own Sunday School curriculum. As they began, they never imagined the …

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Our Hymn Heritage

agower, November 9, 2012

A Charge to Keep I Have A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A Shelter in the Time of Storm Abide with Me According to Thy …

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My Life as a GARBC Military Brat

agower, November 9, 2012

Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Okinawa, Iowa, Virginia, Kansas, Washington, and North Carolina again. No, this is not a travel brochure; these are the places …

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Unleavened Bread Required for Communion?

agower, November 9, 2012

Q. Are churches required to use bread without yeast in observing the Lord’s Table? A. Churches use a variety of elements in Communion bread, but …

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A Story Only God Could Write

agower, November 9, 2012

“The story starts when the king is going to bed—when the king falls asleep and has a dream that was scary,” Joe Murray tells the …

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Planting a Migrant Church

agower, November 9, 2012

By the time Isidro “Pepe” Morales pulls into the migrant camp, children are already running toward his car. Screen doors slam on the long white …

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Singing from the Same Hymnal . . . In a Post-Hymnal World

agower, November 9, 2012

Try this experiment at your church. On Sunday morning, right after the prelude, walk to the pulpit and begin singing “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the …

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Singing with Understanding

agower, November 9, 2012

The two books are still sitting in Ken Osbeck’s home office, one on top of the other, his Bible and his hymnal. After a long …

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Christianity Is Not a Religion?

agower, November 9, 2012

People like me (a 20-something rookie pastor) have probably noticed a trend making its way through social media, bumper-sticker Christianity, and Christian bookstore T-shirt sections. …

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Lt. Col. Jack Stumme Becomes Command Chaplain

agower, November 9, 2012

Lt. Col. Jack Stumme, a Regular Baptist chaplain, recently became the new command chaplain for the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. During the traditional Change of …

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Top 10 People Skills for Church Leaders

agower, November 9, 2012

Church ministry is people ministry, and those of us who seek to sharpen our skills in this area will reap the rewards of greater support …

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8 Trends Affecting GARBC Churches

agower, November 5, 2012

This article is part 2 of “8 Trends Affecting GARBC Churches,” a continuation of the September/October “Front Row.” John Greening presented these trends during a …

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Archives 1934

agower, November 1, 2012

January 1934 February 1934 March 1934 April 1934 May 1934 June 1934 July/August 1934 September 1934 October 1934 November/December 1934 back to Archives

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Archives 1935

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Proposed Amendments to the GARBC Articles of Faith

agower, November 1, 2012

The GARBC Articles of Faith were drafted in 1932, remained unchanged until they were clarified in 1975 and ’76, and were again clarified with a …

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Archives 1936

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1937

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1938

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1939

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1940

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1941

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1942

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1943

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1944

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1959

agower, October 31, 2012

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Archives 1945

agower, October 29, 2012

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Archives 2011

agower, October 29, 2012

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Archives 2010

agower, October 29, 2012

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Archives 2009

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Archives 2008

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Archives 2007

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Cal Thomas on the Future of Christian Schools

agower, October 24, 2012

Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas is a passionate advocate for Christian schools—and was the graduation speaker at Emmanuel Christian School, Toledo, Ohio. “Good morning, religious …

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The Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty

agower, October 16, 2012

One year after the U.S. Congress repealed the Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” policy, religious liberty remains an unresolved issue for military chaplains. According to …

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Judging vs. Discerning?

agower, October 16, 2012

Q. Please explain Matthew 7:1 in relation to our need to exercise discernment. A. The familiar verse is, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” …

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8 Trends Affecting GARBC Churches

agower, October 16, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series. In Q & A sessions with pastors and ministry students, I am often asked, …

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12 Practical Ideas for Revitalizing the Sunday School

agower, October 16, 2012

Although Sunday School ministry has been declining in recent decades, I’m not ready to give up on it. I still think the Sunday School is …

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Can Humans Attain Godhood?

agower, October 16, 2012

Q. Recently I heard that a certain cult teaches we can become gods, based on Psalm 82:6 and John 10:33 and 34. Please comment. A. …

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Psalms, Hymns, and Some Really New Songs

agower, October 16, 2012

Church music is changing. Again. For Baptists and other evangelicals in the free church tradition, these changes have always been difficult to quantify. In the …

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What’s Ahead for the GARBC?

agower, July 2, 2012

Few would deny we are living in a period of global uncertainty. A growing restlessness shows itself in the financial markets, on the political stage, …

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Leadership Trust

agower, July 2, 2012

8 Marks of Trustworthy Church Leaders Here’s the bottom line for church leaders: having the trust of the people we serve is crucial to our …

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Why “666”?

agower, July 2, 2012

Q. Why is the number “666” used to designate the Antichrist, and not some other numerals or letters? A. Again we have a question in …

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Faith and High Office

agower, July 2, 2012

Do the religious beliefs of U.S. presidents matter? Though the question is not new (Baptists, as well as Protestants and evangelicals in general, wrestled with …

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Guard Your Heart, Don’t Follow It

agower, July 2, 2012

What do you say to a woman who after less than a year of marriage decides to file for divorce? “Have you sought help for …

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Churches, Pastors, and Politics

agower, July 2, 2012

Throughout their history, Baptists have been strongly committed to the separation of church and state. At the same time, they have supported the rightness of …

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What Did Jesus Write?

agower, July 2, 2012

Q. John 8:1–11 tells about the accused woman who was dragged to Jesus because she had committed adultery. Jesus then wrote something on the ground. …

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Baptists and Politics through the Years

agower, July 2, 2012

by Norm Olson Unpredictable, perfidious, and consequential—this is election year! Whatever words a person uses to describe the daily news, we often think about our …

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The Fellowship of Suffering

agower, July 2, 2012

Chaplain Stan Beach was not supposed to be here, not climbing up the narrow trail toward Nui Cay Tri Ridge near Vietnam’s Demilitarized Zone. Four …

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No Need to Wait, Give Now

agower, July 2, 2012

Two church buildings were dedicated in June, projects completed with the generous offerings given by teenagers at the Teen Leadership Conference last summer. Dr. Chatla …

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Everyone Knows the Problem. Now What?

agower, July 2, 2012

Ankeny Conference Addresses Moral Failure in Ministry Leadership Whether one is discussing the moral problems of politicians, athletic coaches, school teachers, or church leaders, the …

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July/August 2012

agower, July 1, 2012

No Need to Wait, Give Now Everyone Knows the Problem. Now What? Navy Names Training Facility for GARBC Chaplain | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat …

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2012 GARBC Conference Links

agower, June 28, 2012

Links to all the web stories Intro: “Preparing for a Great Conference” Monday: “Searching for the Authentic Church” Monday’s Students Alive!: “Students Sticking Around for …

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William Henry Brisbane: Early Regular Baptist

agower, May 4, 2012

A number of people I know presume that Regular Baptists invented ecclesiastical separation. To hear them talk, Baptist churches separating from a convention over unbiblical, …

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Replenishing Pastors

agower, May 4, 2012

8 things deacons can do to help their pastors stay balanced, healthy, and effective Never have the demands been greater or the pressures more stressful …

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Last First and First Last; Many Called, Few Chosen

agower, May 4, 2012

Q. Please explain what two curious statements mean Biblically: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (Matthew 19:30; cf. 20:16); and …

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Baby Penguins Become Real Men

agower, May 4, 2012

Paul Golden leads of Bible study for hockey players.

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Yoga: Can We Exercise Discernment?

agower, May 4, 2012

In April, the First Lady hosted the 134th Annual Easter Egg Roll, one of the oldest and most unusual presidential traditions. Over 30,000 people flocked …

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Breaking Clergy Confidence

agower, May 4, 2012

People expect a lot from a pastor—including standing up for justice and helping those in need. But they also expect him to provide confidential spiritual …

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Becoming More and Better

agower, April 15, 2012

When Pastor Brian McCrorie planned this year’s SEED conference at Heather Hills Baptist Church, he wanted to emphasize Christian fellowship. But he was also looking …

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Becoming More and Better

agower, March 20, 2012

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—“I love the local church,” says Pastor David Whiting, pastor of Northridge Church and host for their 16:5 Conference. The two day-event hopes to help church leaders grow healthy churches.

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All Nations Sing in Astoria

agower, March 19, 2012

ASTORIA, N. Y.—Forty people are gathered in a 20- by 20-foot room, working to start a new church in one of New York’s most diverse neighborhoods.

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Becoming More and Better

agower, March 3, 2012

SILVIS, Ill.—In an era of gargantuan Christian conferences attended by thousands of pastors, Jon Jenks and Will Hatfield planned something different—a local church conference intended to encourage personal spiritual growth.

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March/April 2012

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Youth Shelter Ministry | Darrell Goemaat Not Lost in Translation 49 Happy Years | Melissa Meyer Nine Marks of a Sick Church Church Rescue: Who …

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Church Rescue

agower, March 1, 2012

Church planting seems to be in vogue today, attracting hundreds of young seminarians and Bible college students. This resurgence has resulted in an estimated 4,000 …

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Baptist Identity

agower, March 1, 2012

One of the most challenging issues in the 21st century is denominational identity. Churches of all stripes have adopted generic sounding names, offering a variety …

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Hebrew and Greek Required for Spirituality?

agower, March 1, 2012

Q. I have met some believers recently who say that to truly be spiritual, one must know the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew and …

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A Baptist Construct

agower, March 1, 2012

Great architects have distinctive style and technique. Though their designs are based upon core laws of physics and engineering, each architect applies those principles differently. …

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Herding Baptist Cats

agower, March 1, 2012

Understanding the different ways that Baptists cooperate with each other–an excerpt from RBP’s new book on Baptist distinctives. Read about Bauder’s book Baptist Distinctives in …

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Issues Surrounding Mankind’s Fall

agower, March 1, 2012

Q. I have some questions about Adam and Eve when they sinned. Where was Adam when Eve was tempted? Also, why does Adam apparently get …

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Starting Points for Revitalizing Worship

agower, March 1, 2012

12 Suggestions . . . First, a disclaimer: I’m not an expert on worship. I’ve had no significant training in music or the arts (although …

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Getting the Right Results from Your VBS

agower, March 1, 2012

Are you looking for an event that brings the whole church together and results in spiritual and numerical growth in one week’s time? Consider Vacation …

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Nine Marks of a Sick Church

agower, March 1, 2012

Has your church become like a sick patient who refuses to go to the doctor? How can you tell when your church has become unhealthy? …

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And a few pet peeves from the editorial department . . .

agower, January 28, 2012

Our Baptist Bulletin editors are part of a tradition reaching back to our first issue in 1932. Over the years, retiring editors have left notes …

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Help for Church Planters

agower, January 28, 2012

The GARBC offers complimentary ministry consultation to help struggling pastors and churches. “The inevitability of life means we’re going to have ups and downs,” says John Greening, national representative of the GARBC. “When we’re up, we think we can go at it alone. But what we really need is to focus on the needs of others around us. And when we’re down, we need to ask for help. Within the brotherhood of an association of churches, we need to help each other.”

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November/December 2011

agower, January 4, 2012

Feature Articles ‘Foreign’ Missionaries to the U.S.A. | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat Nobody Told Me We’d Be Taking Tests! | Kevin Mungons and Darrell …

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Mark Jackson’s Last Trip Home

agower, January 4, 2012

Mark Jackson leans back in his handcrafted Amish rocker, warming up for another story, framed by a solar- powered globe rotating on a carved wooden …

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Lots of Ways to Plant a Church

agower, January 4, 2012

How many methods are there for church planting? Ken Davis suggests four options for launching and growing new churches—and gives many variations. To illustrate these …

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Audit, Review, or Neither?

agower, January 4, 2012

Do churches need an annual audit? Can a church save money by having a review instead of a full audit? I often hear these important …

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Look Who’s Separating Now

agower, January 4, 2012

In an ecumenical age when Christians are expected to shed their differences in order to achieve whatever man-made unions can be mustered, Bible-believing fundamentalists are …

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Authentic Church

agower, January 4, 2012

We are travelers in a world full of artificiality. “If you can’t be sincere, at least fake it,” the saying goes. Sadly, this problem can …

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Planning for the Future

agower, January 4, 2012

The Baptist Bulletin had a great year in 2011. Many readers have offered kind comments about our articles on racism, immigration, and social justice. We …

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5 Tips for Making Your Audit Less Stressful

agower, January 4, 2012

Do you bite your nails before your not-for-profit’s external audit each year? Does your staff start showing signs of anxiety in anticipation of the auditors …

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Protect Your Church from a Breach of Trust

agower, January 4, 2012

By their nature, faith-based organizations and their boards, personnel, donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders embrace trust and forgiveness. While these are very important laudable core …

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Front Row

agower, January 4, 2012

Typically I use the real estate of this column for a “fireside chat” in which I address an issue or provide a perspective over matters …

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Inside-Out Leadership

agower, January 4, 2012

Successful church leadership is rooted in spiritual commitment. People who are walking with God, growing in their faith, demonstrating godly character, and seeking God’s guidance …

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Why Worship on Sunday?

agower, January 4, 2012

Q. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Is it true that Sunday worship originated in Roman Catholicism? A. It may be true …

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Defending the Idea of Fundamentalism

agower, November 1, 2011

When Kevin Bauder was invited to contribute a chapter to Zondervan’s Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism, he knew he had a difficult task. …

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Vision Check from Faith Deployed . . . Again

agower, November 1, 2011

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8, NIV). When Rob and I married, …

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Is Your Church Prepared?

agower, November 1, 2011

One Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour, a bomb went off outside a church. After the confusion had ended, the injured cared for, and …

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Identifying Hyper-Fundamentalism

agower, November 1, 2011

In Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism, Kevin Bauder identifies eight characteristics of hyper-fundamentalism, a group he calls “the noisiest and often the most …

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7 Leadership Priorities for Churches in Pastoral Transition

agower, November 1, 2011

Among my responsibilities as associate national representative of the GARBC is working with churches that are in pastoral transition. Much of that work focuses on …

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Evangelicals Respond to Bauder

agower, November 1, 2011

A Confessional Evangelical Response “At face value, [secondary separation] would seem to imply that orthodox believers would never seek to rescue or redeem wayward institutions …

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On Daily Devotions

agower, November 1, 2011

My wife and I were talking about the spiritual hazards in the current culture when she asked, “How do believers make it these days without …

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What Was Bad About the Knowledge of Good and Evil?

agower, November 1, 2011

Q. In Genesis 3:22, God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil.” Many theologians say “Us” is …

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Nobody Told Me We’d Be Taking Tests!

agower, November 1, 2011

When the students enter the classroom at Emmanuel Bible Institute, the first thing they see is a message written on the board: “You can do …

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Church Planting: It Takes a Village Fellowship!

agower, November 1, 2011

The 2,700-square-foot slot in a strip mall sat empty for 15 years. After the previous tenant closed the site’s “Saints Place” bar and grill, the …

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The Consequences of Populist Revivalism

agower, November 1, 2011

Some of the most frequent criticisms of fundamentalism are actually criticisms of revivalism, says Kevin Bauder in Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism. Describing …

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Marking the Boundaries

agower, November 1, 2011

The release of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism has sparked much conversation about the relationship between fundamentalism and confessional evangelicalism (sometimes referred to …

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North American Missions Congress Promotes Partnerships

agower, September 28, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS—“The task is too big to be done alone,” says Ariel Abadiano as he greets the 200 guests assembled for the North American Missions Congress, held on the campus of Crossroads Bible College.

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Real-life C-SPAN

agower, September 23, 2011

“Governing is a lot harder than people think it is,” says Emily Nance, a member of Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Fla. “I think it’s …

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Why Did They Need Manna?

agower, September 2, 2011

Q. When the Hebrews left Egypt, they took their herds with them. Why didn’t they eat their flocks instead of complaining and receiving manna? Also, …

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Should We Pray to Angels?

agower, September 2, 2011

Q. Recently I was introduced to some literature by a group that says believers should petition angels. The group says that angels are our best …

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10 Ways to Promote Outreach Events

agower, September 2, 2011

Sometimes our church outreach events are our community’s best kept secret. We do a great job planning them—safety clinics, classic car shows, sportsmen’s dinners, sports …

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The Danger of Doing Nothing

agower, September 2, 2011

Believe it or not, fascinating sources of information and precedent can be found in our GARBC archives. When challenging dilemmas cross my desk, I often …

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How Church Groups Choose Bible Translations

agower, September 2, 2011

Because so many church groups have embraced the 1984 edition of the NIV, many denominations are now evaluating the 2011 version for possible adoption. But …

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Evaluating the New International Version 2011

agower, September 2, 2011

Evaluating a new English translation of the Bible can be quite difficult. We have such a wealth of options already accessible in our language that …

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They Say Grammar Is Changing . . .

agower, September 2, 2011

Anyone can understand this magazine article if they read carefully. Wait, stop. I’m curious to know what our readers think when they read that first …

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Exposing Hidden Curriculum

agower, September 2, 2011

A few years ago I decided that using my wife’s kitchen shears to edge around my house’s sidewalks was not only embarrassing my family (my …

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September/October 2011

agower, September 1, 2011

Feature Articles Exposing Hidden Curriculum | Alex Bauman Chapter and Verse | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat They Say Grammar Is Changing | Kevin Mungons …

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Chapter and Verse

agower, July 28, 2011

ANKENY, Iowa—The seminary professors arrive incognito, dressed in golf shirts, giving few clues that would blow their cover as fundamentalist Bible professors attending a little-publicized Bible faculty leadership conference.

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Give Them Grace

agower, July 5, 2011

Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Crossway, 216 pages, Paper, $14.99 Give Them Grace will resonate with all parents who …

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KJV Only?

agower, July 5, 2011

This year marks the 400th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of English literature ever released. Arguably, no other book has had the …

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Finding and Keeping Volunteers

agower, July 5, 2011

8 Common Mistakes Church Leaders Make Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? …

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Preparing Students for Life in a Secular World

agower, July 5, 2011

I went to public schools while growing up and received a thoroughly secular education. Every one of my science teachers presented the Big Bang and …

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Sign Gifts: What We Believe

agower, July 5, 2011

Q. People in our fundamental circles believe that the so-called sign gifts in the early New Testament church, such as speaking in tongues, ceased and …

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5 Trends Changing the Future of Missions

agower, July 5, 2011

The year 1985 introduced the movie Back to the Future. In the 26 years since its debut, people have enjoyed the film, its sequels, and …

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July/August 2011

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Feature Articles ABWE Searching for a New President Preparing Students for Life in a Secular World | Alex Bauman KJV Only? | Jeff Straub Review …

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ABWE Searching for a New President

agower, June 27, 2011

Michael Loftis has concluded his service as president of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, according to an announcement by the ABWE board on June 7.

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The GARBC and Bible Translations

agower, June 1, 2011

The Majority Text is a group of Greek New Testament manuscripts also described as Byzantine Text-type. These manuscripts form the basis for the Textus Receptus, …

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May/June 2011

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Feature Articles A Neighborhood Missionary | Darrell Goemaat and Kevin Mungons Social Involvement without the Social Gospel | Joel Shaffer Evaluating the Missional Church Movement …

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Fellow Travelers

agower, April 29, 2011

Some Baptists would describe themselves as evangelical. Others Baptists would use the label fundamentalist. Is it fair to say that both groups embrace the idea …

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Recalculating

agower, April 29, 2011

As Americans approach , many eyes are upon the presidential elections and the scores of difficult political and economic challenges. While political pundits exchange views …

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Working with Your Church Constitution

agower, April 29, 2011

4 Suggestions I’ve never heard of a church that didn’t have a constitution, but I have heard of church leaders who wish they didn’t have …

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Sunday School GPS

agower, April 29, 2011

On a recent trip to Maryland, I used my phone as a GPS for the first time. The voice giving me directions seemed obsessive at …

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Evaluating the Missional Church Movement

agower, April 29, 2011

The expression “missional church” is a popular catchphrase in ministry today, evident through its use in book titles, conference themes, blog contributions, and methodologies for …

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Why Aramaic?

agower, April 29, 2011

Q. In Acts 23 or 24, Paul talks to his accusers in either Aramaic or Hebrew—it depends on which translation one reads. What is the …

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Taking Communion Unworthily?

agower, April 29, 2011

Q. Please comment on “unworthy” in 1 Corinthians 11:27. I’ll admit I sometimes am afraid of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily. A. If you are …

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A Neighborhood Missionary

agower, April 29, 2011

“Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible is not true? How would you refute this?” Joel Shaffer of Urban Transformation Ministries begins his …

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Jesus Loves Children

agower, April 29, 2011

On the occasion of a family dinner in honor of my recent 60th birthday, I posed for this photo with our family’s two new additions. …

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Social Involvement without the Social Gospel

agower, April 29, 2011

Can churches create compassionate social ministries in their communities without inadvertently becoming sidetracked from their essential gospel motivation? The question is not new—a promising young …

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“Angel” in Revelation 2:1

agower, April 29, 2011

Q. Please comment as to who the “angel” is in Revelation 2:1. A. Revelation 2 and 3 include messages the Lord gave to the seven …

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March/April 2011

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Feature Articles St. Patrick the ‘Baptist’ | Stephen R. Button Teach, Pray, Love | Linda Piepenbrink Regular Baptist Camps | Karen S. Kight Closing the …

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Help! What Should I Do with All of My Books?

agower, March 8, 2011

Read this article for suggestions on donating your books and music. These items could help ministry leaders in the Philippines.

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January 2007

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Feature Articles The Approaching Storm II | Manfred Kober The Next Greatest Generation | Mel Walker Confessions of a Guest Speaker | Elizabeth Hay More …

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February 2007

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Feature Articles The Approaching Storm III | Manfred Kober Her First Sunday | Michael Peck Serving in the Rain | Jeff Hodgin Major Points of …

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Bible Puzzles from RBP

agower, March 1, 2011

Church had been dismissed and most of the preschoolers had been collected by their parents. One toddler remained. To keep the child occupied while he …

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What about Polygamy?

agower, March 1, 2011

Q. Legalizing polygamy has been in the news lately. If it’s wrong, why did so many Old Testament believers practice it? Why did they go …

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Honey, I Shrunk the Membership!

agower, March 1, 2011

In the first year of one of my pastorates, I removed about 200 people from the membership! It’s true—but let me explain. Although the church …

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Front Row

agower, March 1, 2011

Do you recognize anyone in this picture? This 1963 photo, sent to me by church-planting friends in the GARBC, shows a meeting of the former …

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Regular Baptist Camps

agower, March 1, 2011

Before the disk had time to settle into a prickly nest of tree branches, brush, and poison ivy, the disk thrower, a fourth grader at …

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Immigration Reform

agower, March 1, 2011

Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, temptest-tost …

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Closing the Generation Gap

agower, March 1, 2011

Joe Bower began serving as a GARBC pastor in 1943, meeting and learning from Robert Ketcham, Paul Jackson, and Joseph Stowell—the first generation of GARBC …

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Teach, Pray, Love

agower, March 1, 2011

Millions of children in India are stuck in a “slumdog” life of poverty, child labor, malnutrition, and illiteracy—all perpetuated by a Hindu caste system and …

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God’s People and the Future of Egypt

agower, March 1, 2011

Riots erupted in Egypt in January, an explosion of popular anger that seemed to have little warning. Protesters demanded the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni …

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A Universal Language

agower, March 1, 2011

The young woman waving her hand offers an urgent prayer request during Wednesday night prayer meeting. “Pray for my family back in Mexico. Ten people …

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January/February 2011

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Feature Articles Expect Nothing | Darrell Goemaat and Kevin Mungons Destined to Multiply Don’t Ever Give Up | Robert Hunter Confronting Racism in the Church …

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Why? Older People Offer Perspective

agower, February 2, 2011

A gift of age is the ability to gain perspective—“the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” In other words, it …

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Why? Older People Set the Pace

agower, February 2, 2011

I’m pretty impatient. I’d rather get something done today than have it drag out for months. It probably comes with the territory of being young. One …

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Why? Older People Have Experience

agower, February 2, 2011

When seeking counsel and wisdom, many young pastors in the GARBC look up to godly men who have been there before. These “older” men have …

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Patrick and Carey–Two of a Kind

agower, February 2, 2011

People often assume that little if any missionary activity took place subsequent to the first-century apostles until William Carey initiated the modern missionary movement. Such …

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Destined to Multiply

agower, January 4, 2011

2011 GARBC Conference Crisp apples for snacking, apple pie, applesauce—apples can take on many forms enjoyed by millions. But often overlooked is the potential within …

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A Fourfold Foundation for Effective Preaching and Teaching

agower, January 1, 2011

Good communication is a central part of a pastor’s role as a preacher and Bible teacher. It’s also an important skill in the ministry of …

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Setting Goals for Vacation Bible School

agower, January 1, 2011

Vacation Bible School is more than a few days of fun for kids or a week of Bible stories and crafts, games and snacks, singing, …

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When Did Lucifer Fall?

agower, January 1, 2011

Q. Just when did Satan fall? Why did God allow Satan to fall, and why did God even create Satan in the first place? A.To …

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Expect Nothing

agower, January 1, 2011

Adam Zamora talks about church planting and the foundation of gratitude A young Adam Zamora stood waiting outside the Saginaw Civic Center. Ozzy Osbourne had …

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Confronting Racism in the Church

agower, January 1, 2011

In 1865 General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, to declare to slaves there that they were free. The order that General Granger took to …

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Front Row

agower, January 1, 2011

On the Sunday mornings when Daria and I are not on the road representing the GARBC, we are sitting on uncomfortable folding plastic chairs in …

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2011 North American Missions Congress

agower, January 1, 2011

Missionary efforts used to be a matter of geography,” says Ariel Abadiano, the president and founder of Philippine-based PARTNERS International. “Missionary service meant leaving a …

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Don’t Ever Give Up

agower, January 1, 2011

Robert Hunter came home from work with a pink slip—his job at General Motors was over. He had been working the night shift while attending …

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Building Bridges in Arizona

agower, January 1, 2011

Wayne Dale stands at the pulpit, announcing the hymn to the congregation: “Número quinientos once, ‘Cristo me ama.’ ” Then he looks at another hymnal …

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New Books for a New Generation

agower, January 1, 2011

Regular Baptist Press is developing a new series of books to define and defend the core values of our association, with the first title to …

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Brad Quick (1947–2010)

agower, November 23, 2010

This morning at the roll call in Heaven, Pastor Bradley W. Quick responded, ‘Present!’ ” Pastor Quick was well-known for using a quote like this …

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Sorting Out the Players in the Certainty Debate

agower, October 28, 2010

Imagine you are the quarterback in a bowl game, dropping back for a pass. As you look downfield, you notice that all the players on …

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November/December 2010

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Feature Articles When God and Science Mix | Liz Gifford Caroline Crocker Expelled for Free Thinking | Jeff Brown The Hope of Haiti | Linda …

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The Hope of Haiti

agower, October 28, 2010

In the midst of the debris and despair, believers are rising to the challenge to rebuild Haiti for Christ. The mid-morning sun beat down on …

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When God and Science Mix

agower, October 28, 2010

Dad and Mom and their high school son or daughter sit at a table piled with college catalogs, applications, and scholarship forms. “I would really …

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Caroline Crocker Expelled for Free Thinking

agower, October 28, 2010

During the final years of the Berlin Wall, Christian young people in Communist East Germany had a favorite song that began with the words, “Whoever …

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Mission Organizations Merge

agower, October 28, 2010

Two mission agencies with GARBC ties have announced a merger, with Baptist Missionary Builders of Lancaster, Ohio, joining Baptist Church Planters of Elyria, Ohio. Both …

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Baptist Mid-Missions Celebrates 75 Years in Brazil

agower, October 28, 2010

This year Baptist Mid-Missions is celebrating 75 years of ministry in Brazil. On Thursday evening of the 75th anniversary conference, held in Brazil, Dr. Charles …

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The Death Angel in Exodus

agower, October 28, 2010

Q. Please comment on Exodus 11 and 12, where the “death angel” supposedly killed the firstborn of any families who didn’t have blood sprinkled on …

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Front Row

agower, October 28, 2010

Recently I enjoyed the meaningful experience of welcoming a youth group to the GARBC Ministry Resource Center. Several weeks earlier the youth leader of a …

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6 Reasons Visitors Come Back

agower, October 28, 2010

We have plenty of guests in our services,” a church-planting pastor recently told me. “But they don’t seem to want to come back.” I’ve heard …

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Expectation Busters

agower, October 28, 2010

Sometimes churches and pastors in our Regular Baptist fellowship surprise me—more, they profoundly puzzle me. Not being what I expect, they are effective and productive …

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New Wife for Job?

agower, October 27, 2010

Q.  After Job’s intense suffering, the Bible says he was given more than he had before his trials began, including seven sons and three daughters. …

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Why a Nursery Curriculum?

agower, October 15, 2010

“It’s the nursery. Just feed them, change them, and keep them out of their parents’ hair. That’s all there is to it. After all, they’re …

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September/October 2009

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Feature Articles Warning! Warning! | Nick Yzzi The Largest Generation Ever | Mel Walker Multicultural Sunday School | Kezia McNeal Curry This Is Africa | …

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Coming to Grips with Genesis: Biblical Authority and the Age of the Earth

agower, September 17, 2010

Is Earth young or old? This question can’t be avoided in the subject of origins, and Coming to Grips with Genesis is most welcome to the discussion.

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On the Fruit of the Vine: In Defense of Biblical Consistency

agower, September 17, 2010

RICHARD TEACHOUT EBPA, 100 Pages, Paper, $5.00 suggested donation In both an article and a book review, the last issue of the Baptist Bulletin addressed …

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Evangelism and the Holy Spirit

agower, September 17, 2010

ROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism, 60 Pages, Paper, $8.00 This latest of Sumner’s books is a much-needed reminder concerning the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s …

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Artisans in Brass: Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

agower, September 17, 2010

ArtisansInBrass, $20.70 (includes shipping and handling) It isn’t often that we come across a high-quality, unique musical production that would merit inclusion in this space-limited …

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September/October 2010

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Feature Articles Answers from the Whole Bible John Greening Curriculum That Is on Target Alex Bauman Teaching the Tricky Bits: Interview with Phil Vischer | …

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Church Leaders and the Nursery

agower, September 3, 2010

Wait! Don’t skip this page or merely pass it on to your nursery coordinator. Here’s why: While excellent child care has always been an important …

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John the Baptist, Landmarkers, and the Bride of Christ

agower, September 3, 2010

Q. Recently I came across a person who insists that Baptists are the only true church because only Baptists can trace their heritage to John …

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Why Are Resolutions Important?

agower, September 3, 2010

For several years I have had the opportunity of working on resolutions for both the state and national levels of our association. At times I …

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The Christmas Stand-ins

agower, September 3, 2010

A typical American family, the Allworths are in the throes of a minor crisis. Ernest Allworth—who, at his worst, can be a bit of a …

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Young Death

agower, September 3, 2010

I never planned to have valleys on the topographical map of my life. My map, as I saw it, would always consist of the high …

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When Rights Threaten Freedom

agower, September 3, 2010

During the 2010 GARBC Conference, messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches passed a “Resolution on the Open Practice of Homosexuality in the …

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Answers from the Whole Bible

agower, August 31, 2010

I enjoy talking with children. It’s fascinating to look at life through their lens. To prime the conversation pump when first meeting them, I will …

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Curriculum That Is on Target

agower, August 31, 2010

Nearly every summer while I was growing up, my family would load up the station wagon and head to family camp in Genoa, Neb. During …

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Ruth: The Redeemer’s Beloved

agower, August 25, 2010

JULIANA MORGAN, Pleasant Word, 69 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Every woman loves a good love story. Juliana Morgan has produced a Bible study on the Old …

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Haiti: A Time for Miracles

agower, August 23, 2010

FRANK W. GARLOCK, with Shelly Garlock Hamilton Majesty Music, 96 Pages, Paper, $5.95 Frank Garlock, a familiar name to many people in fundamental Baptist circles …

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Alcohol Today: Abstinence in an Age of Indulgence

agower, August 12, 2010

PETER LUMPKINS Hannibal Books, 172 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Many professing believers are now drinking alcohol, even labeling as legalistic and pharisaical those who don’t. Why …

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The Art of Dying: Living Fully into the Life to Come

agower, August 12, 2010

ROB MOLL InterVarsity Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Everyone dies, though modern science and technology have postponed death for many people: “Through medicine and science …

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Exploring Biblical Jordan

agower, August 12, 2010

Vision Video, 59 minutes, $19.99 Here is a beautifully produced focus on one of the most strategic geographical places in Scripture. In this production, we …

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Bringing Up Girls

agower, August 11, 2010

JAMES DOBSON Tyndale House, 304 Pages, Hardcover, $25.99 This book follows another Dobson best-seller, Bringing Up Boys, and is intended to be a companion to …

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Unsure of Ezekiel

agower, July 1, 2010

Q. We are currently in Ezekiel in Sunday School, and I am stuck (I teach the adult class). I have a problem knowing which judgments …

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God Asks Questions?

agower, July 1, 2010

Q. Every now and then in Scripture, I read about God asking people questions. Why would God, Who knows everything, bother to ask people things? …

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July/August 2010

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Feature Articles Back Home | Abigail Dubbe Goats for Widows | Karis Vogel The Genesis Flood: Tidal Wave of Change | Paul J. Scharf ‘Can …

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Guest-sensitive Ministry

agower, July 1, 2010

Most churches are thrilled to see visitors attend services. Often we can reach these people with the gospel; other times we can minister to them …

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Help Haiti Churches

agower, June 10, 2010

A makeshift cross stands on the rubble of what was Evangelical Baptist Church of LiLavois, Haiti. Chris Hindal, director of international ministries for the GARBC, traveled to Haiti in March to visit pastors and churches needing relief assistance.

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Preparing to deploy

agower, June 10, 2010

As a husband and wife and four children preparing for my year in Iraq, we prayed for my physical safety. But what is more of …

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Congratulations! It’s a boy . . . we think

agower, June 10, 2010

My older daughter is pursuing a degree at the local extension of one of our state universities. Not surprisingly, the course offerings are more limited …

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RBP Curriculum Revision

agower, June 10, 2010

Four Year Revision Project Draws to a Close The project was audacious and ambitious: Revise the entire children’s Sunday School curriculum and create a new …

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8 Areas of Local Church Outreach

agower, June 10, 2010

Every church should make evangelism a ministry priority. But getting organized and strategic is the challenge! Here’s my recommendation: Start with at least one initiative …

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Want to Plant a Church? Here’s $50,000

agower, June 10, 2010

We used to give church plants a check, pray for them, and send them on their way,” says Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club …

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Stay-at-Home What?

agower, June 10, 2010

Fake food was one of my favorite toys as a child. A closet in our family attic became my imaginary kitchen. I created my very …

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agower, June 10, 2010

America is often described as a melting pot—a place that encourages the blending of cultures in the hope of providing the best of the world’s …

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Alex Bauman Appointed Director of RBP

agower, June 6, 2010

Alex Bauman has been appointed director of Regular Baptist Press, a management position that oversees the editorial and graphics departments in the production of curriculum, …

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Questions in Exodus

agower, May 25, 2010

Q.  In Exodus 2:18, the priest of Midian and father of Zipporah (wife of Moses) is named Reuel. In Exodus 3:1, the father-in-law of Moses …

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The Book of Psalms for Worship

agower, May 14, 2010

Crown and Covenant Publications, 590 Pages, Hardcover, $19 The Bible tells us to sing with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and this beautiful hymnal would …

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The Spiritual Leader

agower, May 12, 2010

PAUL W. CHAPPELL, Striving Together Publications, 336 Pages, Hardcover, $22.95 Here is a great overview of the fundamentals in pastoral leadership. The book is divided …

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God Is More Than Enough

agower, May 10, 2010

JIM BERG, Journey Forth, 162 Pages, Paper, $17.95 Through previously written books, this author has helped many people in their Christian walk. Now he has …

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One-Minute Answers to Skeptics

agower, May 10, 2010

CHARLIE H. CAMPBELL, Harvest House, 125 Pages, Paper, $10.99 Here is a book that believers, especially new, growing Christians, should study and know well, perhaps …

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The Most Difficult Job You Will Ever Love

agower, May 1, 2010

“I’m more of a Baptist now than when I started in the Air Force,” says Maj. Kevin Browne, the senior Protestant chaplain at Francis E. …

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Passage Teaches “Prosperity Gospel”?

agower, May 1, 2010

Q. Why should we oppose the “prosperity gospel” in the light of 3 John, verse 2? A. The verse reads, “Beloved, I pray that you …

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Hey, Ref!

agower, May 1, 2010

Have you ever found yourself in a situation similar to King Solomon’s two-mothers-and-one-baby dilemma, wondering, Now what do I do? Inevitably, those Gordian knot circumstances …

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Olympic Training for Pastors

agower, May 1, 2010

A few months ago, Americans watched the 21st Winter Olympics on television. When NBC cut to commercials, you may have heard something like “a proud …

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May/June 2010

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Feature Articles Multicultural evangelism | Peris Chamberlain Want to plant a church? Here’s $50,000! Baptist Builder’s Club Olympic Training for Pastors | Jocelyn Green Preparing …

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Israel Under Fire

agower, April 28, 2010

JOHN ANKERBERG and JIMMY DeYOUNG, Harvest House, 210 Pages, Paper, $13.99 The book’s foreword begins, “Is Israel really under fire? President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran …

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Culture of Corruption

agower, April 28, 2010

MICHELLE MALKIN, Regnery Publishing, 376 Pages, Hardcover, $27.95 Christians have a duty to pray for our leaders, to keep themselves aware of current conditions in …

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The Apologetics of Jesus

agower, April 9, 2010

NORMAN L. GEISLER and PATRICK ZUKERAN, Baker Books, 208 Pages, Paper, $16.99 The basic thesis of this book is that Jesus, the ultimate Defender of …

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Leaving Homosexuality

agower, April 9, 2010

ALAN CHAMBERS, Harvest House, 155 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Here’s one more attestation that homosexuality can be overcome, contrary to the multitudes of religious and political …

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The Coming Apocalypse

agower, March 8, 2010

Book Review The Coming Apocalypse: A Study of Replacement Theology vs. God’s Faithfulness in the End-Times Renald E. Showers The Friends of Is­rael Gospel Ministry, …

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Communicating Christ in a Religious World

agower, March 8, 2010

JOHN THOMAS ROGERS, Xulon Press, 244 Pages, Paper, $15.99 A newly revised edition, this book was once published by Regular Baptist Press under the title …

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Spiritual Maturity: The Road to Wonderland

agower, March 8, 2010

BRUCE BAKER, Grace Acres Press, 376 Pages, Paper, $19.95 As most of us saw so graphically in Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, the Christian life is …

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Plain Talk about Alzheimer’s Disease

agower, March 8, 2010

Vision Video, 61 minutes, $24.99 Few maladies meet with more dread and fear than Alzheimer’s and related dementia. This DVD, featuring Kimberly Kelly, founder and …

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Accepting the Challenge

agower, March 1, 2010

Leading Means: Choosing God by Faith Day 1: Time Alone with God This lesson will highlight the blessing of choosing God by faith. So while …

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Is It Possible to Know Anything?

agower, March 1, 2010

Conservative Christians believe that God’s Word can solve most any problem. Of course, having the Answer Book can breed a bit of arrogance. Recently I …

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Paper Never Forgets

agower, March 1, 2010

As a historian, I am always captivated by the possibility that there is much more to uncover. For example, contained within a large book titled …

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Pope the Antichrist?

agower, March 1, 2010

Q. Do you think the pontiff at Rome could be the Antichrist? A. Some people believe that the pope is indeed the Antichrist, regardless of …

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Delivering a Person unto Satan

agower, March 1, 2010

Q. Please explain what the apostle Paul meant in 1 Corinthians 5:5. A. The verse reads, “Deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction …

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Learning Lessons from 10 Baptist Missionaries

agower, March 1, 2010

The press is full of reports about Baptist missionaries who have been arrested in Haiti. They were accused of attempting to abduct children and bring …

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Surviving Our Tragedy

agower, March 1, 2010

When you look at today’s world news, you realize that while the people of Haiti are seeing the worst that life in a sin-cursed world …

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Haiti: What’s Next?

agower, March 1, 2010

It was a beautiful day in Haiti, mid 80s, when our plane landed in Port-au-Prince. Pastor Prédestin Hérard’s smiling face was a welcome sight; he …

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7 Practical Suggestions For Encouraging Congregational Unity

agower, March 1, 2010

If I have learned anything about working with people in local churches, I’ve learned this: congregational unity is a fragile thing! One minute everything is …

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Seminaries Plan Merger

agower, March 1, 2010

Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa, and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minn., have announced a possible merger of the two institutions, according to recent …

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Our God Reigns

agower, March 1, 2010

This year’s theme is from the book of Daniel, a great way to follow up our study of dispensationalism at last year’s conference,” says Ken …

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Who Is a Card-carrying Regular Baptist?

agower, March 1, 2010

If readers were to pick up a copy of the Baptist Bulletin from 25 years ago, they would immediately notice many articles about certain Christian …

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Benefiting from Our International Partnerships

agower, March 1, 2010

Dragons’ Den, an British Broadcasting Corporation reality show, eclipses the plethora of reality shows that litter the airwaves. This program features potential entrepreneurs making a …

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How to Win Friends and Influence People (for Christ)

agower, March 1, 2010

It all started when I walked my oldest son to the bus stop for his first day of kindergarten. Gathered at the stop were five other concerned moms, equally nervous about their children’s first day of school. As we got acquainted, I began praying for a chance to share Christ with these neighbors from varied backgrounds.

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March/April 2010

agower, March 1, 2010

Feature Articles Our God Reigns Seminaries Plan Merger | Kevin Mungons Haiti: What’s Next?  | Steven Svendsen Sr., Kevin Bauder Paper Never Forgets | Jeff …

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Christianity: Lifeblood of America’s Free Society (1620–1945)

agower, February 18, 2010

JOHN A. HOWARD, Summit Press, 150 Pages, Paper, $12.95 Here’s a good summary of Christianity’s effects on America, particularly from the time the Pilgrims came …

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The Jesus Who Never Lived

agower, February 17, 2010

H. WAYNE HOUSE, Harvest House, 316 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Jesus on at least one occasion asked His disciples Who people said He was. Today many …

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Does God Care What We Wear?

agower, February 11, 2010

CARY SCHMIDT, Striving Together Publications, 28 Pages, Paper, $1.50 Author Cary Schmidt begins by pointing out that the subject of clothing is very confusing among …

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Revelation 13: Satan’s Last Victory