Archive March 23rd, 2015Weekly BriefsImagine having to give three good speeches a week‘That all peoples may know him’: Southern Baptists focus on fulfilling God’s passion – that everyone in the world would know his love ( Part Two )‘That all peoples may know him’: Southern Baptists focus on fulfilling God’s passion – that everyone in the world would know his love ( Part One )So, just exactly what is it that determines a healthy church?Re: Contemporary worship services Contemporary services focus seems to be to peak the interest of youth by offering music with instrumentation at elevated decibel levels, use of abbreviated verse in songs repeated numerous times, extended periods… Re: Contemporary worship services Contemporary services focus seems to be to peak the interest of youth by offering music with instrumentation at elevated decibel levels, use of abbreviated verse in songs repeated numerous times, extended periods of standing that enables more freedom of body movement and, often, casual dress. The pastor frequently omits suit and tie, perhaps in an attempt to become one of them. Employment of psychological manipulation seems evident. The contemporary service is frequently employed by churches that offer two or more worship services and, on occasion, more than one Sunday School session. Sometimes, one Sunday School is set aside for the youth, leaving the others primarily for senior adults, since the younger adults usually follow their children. Even with one Sunday School, the young adults usually gravitate to the contemporary service. Seldom has a church opted for only a contemporary service. The traditional service, more sedate and considered outdated by some, continues to focus more on the preached word, with the 30-minute music program relegated to only a secondary adjunct to the sermon. However, I have attended hundreds, perhaps thousands, of this service type and found they can be stimulating and uplifting. The following are a few of the pitfalls that church leaders should be cognizant of when entering the contemporary service: 1. It can become a divisive tool. The church family becomes fragmented. 2. The youth are deprived of the adult role model. 3. Senior adults miss the energizing provided by youth. We may awaken many years from now to discover that the problem was remedied not 10 years ago but 2,000 years ago on a cross. The words of Jesus will save the churches, not a music program. John Foster FolsomWorship pitfallsWeekly AnnouncementsRecent election feature key votes on gambling, drugs, traditional marriagesKey insurer finds 15-passenger vans ‘inherently unsafe’Weekly Briefs20-minute sermons seem to benefit listeners, preacherMessengers elect trio of state officers without opposition‘Choose not to lose the blessings of God,’ state convention leader urgesState agencies take steps to solidify ties to conventionRevamped director of missions structure approvedMessengers affirm Bible, Baptist Faith and MessageWeekly AnnouncementsChevrolet support of Christian tour sparks debateEating worms, drinking blood? Reality TV is not for meWeekly Briefs‘It’s time to pray’ ( Part 2 )‘It’s time to pray’ ( Part 1 )Bibliocipher author ensuring his ‘mission’ will continueIn this case, ‘T.H.’ stands for ‘Cooperative Program’Weekly Announcements‘Ya’ll come’ – leaders seek youth volsIt is Baptist state convention time – what happened?‘How’d ya do? How’ ya do?’ Come on, ask me how I did’Weekly BriefsPreaching must not lose sight of God or the gospelFor these young workers, summer was a time for service – and gospel sharingLBC business…LBC Executive Board members addressed a range of key issues last week – from directors of missions to a 2003 budget to defining the nature of the state conventionState board proposes definition of ‘cooperating’ Louisiana Baptist churchWeekly AnnouncementsStudy – religious teenagers more likely to avoid high-risk behaviorsCharitable choice working, recent study maintainsWeekly BriefsWorship must be God-centered – not people centeredWellll, I would be glad to help you out, except that …Want to stimulate the U.S. economy?Baptist workers scramble to head off looming famine in southern AfricaWeekly AnnouncementsSeveral proposals set to be presented at 2002 LBCTwo in a row – Louisiana regroups after hurricaneAs usual, many Louisianians used the summer for the cause of missionsA summer of missions: These Louisiana Baptist collegians spent their summer for the gospelWeekly BriefsGod cares – and his children must work to show itWhat does one get mixing basketball and youth? The gospelCouple seeks to share gospel in hard-to-reach AlaskaA Louisiana-style rodeo – Roping for the RedeemerHelping Louisiana recover: Hurricane Lili was not at all kind to parts of South Louisiana – but Baptist workers are on the scene now, offering help and hopeTribute to MercerWeekly AnnouncementsMajority of high school students are virgins, new survey indicatesPageant officials relent – Miss America is free to promote sexual abstinenceDo you say ‘silly as a goose’ – or ‘silly as a goose hunter?’Weekly Briefs‘Acute materialism’ disease infecting U.S. childrenCall to prayer‘Up, up and away’ – finally in search of a lifelong dreamWeekly AnnouncementsTrue Love Waits looks to expand focus‘God … will use you like he won’t use anyone else’Disaster relief – making a difference in LouisianaOne of the most important actions taken by messengers to any Louisiana Baptist Convention is the election of state committee and board members.A gathering of Baptists: As fall finally arrives, Louisiana Baptists are preparing for their annual state convention – always a time of business, fellowship and inspirationFor this Louisiana leader, it was all about childrenWeekly BriefsPeanut butter sandwiches and chasing rats – all for missionsGod clearly was in this church relocation, pastor saysRESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARDRevamped DOM proposal set for convention actionWeekly AnnouncementsWork on Shroud of Turin sparks controversyEarliest-ever reference to Jesus found on first century boxNot quite brainless – and, at last, there now is proofWeekly BriefsGreat concernMarriage restorationMissing ingredient in 9/11 response has been repentanceWhere hope is alive! ( Part Two )Where hope is alive! ( Part One )Foundation approves change to strengthen ties to LBC‘Now, the harvest’ – leaders focus on reaching Louisiana with the gospelWeekly AnnouncementsSpiritually, Septemeber 11 attacks did not change much, study indicatesWhat does God know – and when does he know it?Weekly BriefsNot forgotten: Young Honduran prisoners know others view them as animals – they also know one person who does notLBC committee rescinds directors of missions proposalLouisiana ministry focuses on helping homosexualsWeekly AnnouncementsPoint, click … preach – PowerPoint becoming a valuable tool in the pulpitSept. 11 response changing the face of Southern Baptist disaster reliefDid you know? A word really does rhyme with ‘purple’Weekly BriefsA new reason to watch football – Bible knowledgeHow much will it take to end world hunger? Do the math oneselfNow is the time for Southern Baptists to help BEAT world hunger, leaders sayWeekly AnnouncementsLC quality remains high, reports indicateLouisiana College trustees focus on ensuring futureSouthern Baptist body declines to recognize new Missouri conventionThe gospel – ‘unbound’: In the cities of Taiwan, Louisiana volunteers and others work to set the gospel loose among studentsMarch 22nd, 2015Committee offers lesson on conducting open businessFor this Louisiana Baptist, her work was ‘a calling from the Lord and not a job’A proposed changeLongtime Louisiana Baptist minister, former president diesRe: Concord Association’s action concerning the proposed change in director of missions structureUnfortunate conclusionCollegiate ministryCollegiate ministryWeekly Announcements‘Tell him that I remember what he said’Affirmation is hard work – but the need for it is great, leader emphasizesI have thought the matter over and decided to sue – myselfCandidates for governor’s race throw hats in the ringAsk candidates for vow to stop gambling’s expansionSurveys pose question – where are the Christians?Weekly AnnouncementsNew Baptist Retirement Center leader has come homeRetired LBC administrator just sought to serve othersYoung people take gospel message to the ‘front lines’Weekly BriefsWeekly BriefsTolerance should be extended to Christians and othersThis troubled female found hope in Christian Women’s Job CorpsBower found his calling in life at most unlikely placeSouth Korean mission seeks team members for October tourChristian Growth planWeekly AnnouncementsSBC, pro-life leaders applaud new anti-abortion lawCongregations often divided on ‘Who runs the church’The ship that came in turned out to be just a pirogueWeekly BriefsDivorce does not bring happiness, so strengthen the marriageBilly and Franklin Graham – finding one anotherGreat disappointmentDoing their bestAll about polity?Weekly AnnouncementsThings you did not know you did not know you did not knowCombatting and overloading ( Part Four )Combatting and overloading ( Part Three )Combatting and overloading ( Part Two )Combatting and overloading ( Part One )Weekly Briefs« Previous Page 1 … 127 128 129 130 131 … 136 Next Page »
