Leadership Collective is a one-day workshop designed for Women’s Ministry leaders in Arkansas that will take place at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention on Saturday,
As a women’s ministry leader for over 20 years, I have had my share of organizing events, planning activities, and presenting proposals for ministry strategies.
Women gather Saturday, April 22, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention for Thrive Collective. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Saturday, April 22, more than 60
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is
A favorite hallmark of the Christmas season is the music we sing and hear throughout the month of December. Whether it’s a children’s choir, a favorite album, a symphony, or a choir presentation, we are surrounded by the sounds of Christmas. If we’re honest, we can often become complacent when hearing or singing lyrics – especially to the Christmas carols.
As I began to reflect upon the significance of the table, the Lord impressed upon me that He was the originator of the table.
It doesn’t escape me that as a culture, we are quick to share information, to share our ideas, our knowledge, our opinions, our insights, and everything else. But are we quick to share a reason for the HOPE we have?
One of my favorite things to do when I am feeling out of sorts is to reorient my mind with the words and actions of Jesus.
What is one area in your life right now that maybe you’re not sure God really knows what He’s doing? Or what is something about which you are perhaps doubting Him?
“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” -Luke 1:47
We are the ones who choose whether or not we will take the initiative and make the effort to read our Bible, pray, and grow up in spiritual maturity.
God’s spoken words have Holy Spirit power.
Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.
My oldest son turns 30 this month and I don’t know if that’s what got me thinking about Mary and her role as a mother. I had honestly never considered her life after Jesus ascended. I was recently reading in Acts 1 and as I read verse 14, it struck me that here’s Mary, mother of Jesus, present and accounted for along with the 120 other believers. You might think she would be ready for a break. I mean the woman has been a solid, selfless servant for her entire life up to this point. But what do we see in this often overlooked passage in Acts 1?
As a nine-year-old girl I walked the aisle during children’s church at First Baptist Church of Rogers and was baptized into the saving grace of Jesus. I have vivid memories of our whole congregation gathered in a circle around the sanctuary every Sunday night at the close of evening service, hands joined, voices raised, singing the chorus “We are One in the Bond of Love” in faith together.
In ministry, we can become so used to a routine, to a plan that has been set in motion, and ministry that happens the same way with the same methods and the same people.
The world tells girls and young women to seek empowerment and self-fulfillment in their own strength. It is vital for us to point them to God’s Word and what He says about women in the metanarrative of Scripture.
As followers of Christ, they are indeed the church now, but they are also the future leadership of the church.
When we align our priorities with God’s, His timing for how He intends to purpose our lives for His glory is always perfect. For that season in my life, my main ministry was my family and being available to raise up these young men God had blessed us with. Then God provided me with an opportunity to attend the LifeWay Women Leadership Forum for the first time.
I love to think about this line from a favorite Christmas hymn. When I think of hope, it can be a wonderfully dangerous feeling.
As Christians today, how can we look at what Paul prayed for the church at Ephesus, and pray with the same conviction and expectancy for ourselves and those with whom we serve in the church today?
