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Quick Quotes


Quick Quotes


Quick Quotes


Quick Quotes


We believe the only way for us to have a true church planting movement is to garnish the efforts of bivocational pastors and to train our young people that they too can be


bivocational. NAMB President Kevin Ezell on the importance of supporting bivocational pastors in SBC church planting efforts


I really think that [the Southern Baptist Convention] can continue to make an impact. Let’s come together and do what’s


best for the kingdom of heaven. SBC President Fred Luter on his hopes for the future of the convention


If the body of Christ ever comes into unity with the Son of God for one purpose–so He would be glorified–what a mighty force we


will be! Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock, on the power of unity amongst Christians seeking to reach the lost and glorify God


In the last 10 years, the number of self- proclaiming Christians has declined by 10 percent. I don’t have to tell you that the world is growing more hostile to the message we


bring. Ed Stetzer, president, LifeWay Research, on the need for evangelism and church planting in North America


Source: Baptist Press and NAMB.net Source: Pew Research, July 19, 2012 19% Seldom/Never 2%


Biblical Frustrations A


ccording to a recent study, many Americans indicated they experience a variety of frustra- tions when it comes to reading the Bible. The majority (32%) say their greatest frustration is never having enough time to read it while a smaller group (27%) attribute their frustration to a lack of excitement about the Bible. A smaller 16% find the language too difficult to understand. Consider what kinds of studies and ministry opportunities your church can offer members in your congregation to help them better navigate and understand the Bible.


Source: Christianity Today, June 2012


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