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As part of our Across State Lines emphasis, New England Baptist partnered with the ERLC'S Psalm 139 Project to donate an ultrasound machine to Aspire Now Pregnancy Care Center in Vermont, a pro-choice state. On today's episode, you'll hear from Terry Dorsett, executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England, about the unique challenges facing New England Baptists, particularly when it comes to advocating for pre-born lives. He also discusses how cooperation with other state conventions like Tennessee and Alabama, fellow SBC entities, and local churches makes pro-life ministry possible in a region that is largely abortion permissive.New England Baptists face other ministry obstacles and opportunities as well, including family issues, pornography and gambling. Even with these challenges, there are encouraging signs of growth. According to Lifeway Research, New England is the only region in the SBC that has grown over the past five years. Terry has served in New England since 1994, first as a pastor, then a church planner, a director of missions, and finally a church planting catalyst before becoming the executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England in 2015. Now let's turn to Elizabeth Bristow's conversation with Terry Dorsett. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

It's Thursday, November 13th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Russia bans three Baptist churches Forum 18 reports that Russia continues to crack down on Protestant churches. Russian courts banned three Baptist churches last month for not registering with the government. The congregations are part of the Council of Churches Baptist communities. The group has seen at least 10 of its churches banned. These bans have increased over the last year. Authorities often accuse such churches of “unlawful missionary activity.” However, the Baptist churches continue to meet despite the prohibitions and potential fines. When told not to teach in the name of Jesus, the Apostles said in Acts 5:29, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” European countries upset with Russia's drones European countries are investing in anti-drone systems as Russia continues to fly drones into their regions. Russia is testing NATO borders, flying drones as far as Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. Countries that border Russia, like Lithuania, are building public defense programs to prepare for any crisis. Listen to comments made to CBN News by Vice President Tomas Godliauskas of Lithuania's National Defense. GODLIAUSKAS: “We develop kind of a strategy, how we are preparing our citizens militarily and how we're preparing all the rest of the citizens to build the resilience of our population.” UPS plane crashed in Kentucky, killing 3 aboard and 11 on ground In the United States, a UPS flight tragically crashed in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday evening last week. The plane crashed just after takeoff, leaving a trail of destruction through businesses and roads. The incident killed the three UPS crew members on board as well as 11 more people.  UPS said in a statement, “Words can't express the sorrow we feel over the heartbreaking Flight 2976 accident. . . . We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our colleagues, and to the loved ones of those in the Louisville community.” Supreme Court to hear transgender sports case The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in cases involving transgender sports next year. The cases come from Idaho and West Virginia. In 2020, Idaho became the first state to require people to compete in sports according to their biological sex. West Virginia passed a similar law in 2021.  Lower courts blocked the laws. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the cases by next June. Listen to comments made to CBN News by Jonathan Scruggs with Alliance Defending Freedom. SCRUGGS: “Men are coming into women's sports and taking away podium slots and scholarships. “Just in the West Virginia case alone, since the male athlete there started participating, he's taken away over 400 slots of women and displaced girls, 1,100 times.” International Olympic Committee likely to ban transgenders In a related story, BBC Sport reports the International Olympic Committee is likely to ban transgenders next year. The decision would prohibit men, pretending to be women, from competing in women's categories. The ban would likely take effect before the 2028 Summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles, California.  13th county in America bans abortion Dickens County, Texas is now the 13th county in the nation to outlaw abortion. County leaders voted on Monday in favor of passing a Sanctuary County for the Unborn Ordinance. Dickens County has a population of 1,725 people. And it is the eleventh county in Texas to outlaw abortion. Augustine's influence felt today And finally, today is the birthday of Augustine of Hippo!  The renowned Christian theologian was born on November 13, A.D. 354 in what is modern-day Algeria, Africa.  Augustine's early life was marred by prodigal living. His mother faithfully prayed for him for years before his eventual conversion in his 30s. This took place after he providentially encountered Romans 13:13-14. The verses say, “Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in … drunkenness … and sensuality. … But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”  Augustine would go on to become Bishop of Hippo, a Roman province in North Africa. An able scholar, he turned his mind to the theological battles of his day, producing Christian classics like Confessions and The City of God.  Augustine's life and work would have a dominating influence on Western civilization. The Protestant Reformers, in particular, would quote him extensively in their efforts to reform the church over a thousand years later. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, November 13th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

A new MP3 sermon from The World View in 5 Minutes is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Russia bans 3 Baptist churches Subtitle: The World View in Five Minutes Speaker: Adam McManus Broadcaster: The World View in 5 Minutes Event: Current Events Date: 11/13/2025 Length: 5 min.

"The Church History Podcast" explores the pivotal moments, influential figures, and theological developments that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Hosted by Rachel Chen, each episode features Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, who brings scholarly insight and engaging storytelling to illuminate how the church has navigated challenges, adapted to change, and influenced civilization across two millennia.Episode SummaryToday's episode explores one of history's most transformative periods—the birth of the Middle Ages. This episode examines how the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of Germanic tribes fundamentally reshaped both European civilization and Christianity itself.What You'll Discover:The true story behind the so-called "barbarian invasions"—really a complex process of migration, settlement, and cultural integrationHow Germanic tribes like the Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals established new kingdoms across former Roman territoriesThe Church's brilliant adaptive strategies for converting Arian Christian tribes to orthodox faithDramatic papal diplomacy, including Pope Leo I's legendary encounters with Attila the Hun and Genseric the VandalThe remarkable partnership between Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and his influential wife TheodoraHow the magnificent Hagia Sophia became a theological statement in stone and goldThe contrasting development of papal authority in the West versus imperial control of the Church in the EastWhy this period established patterns that would define medieval Christianity for centuriesPerfect for:History enthusiasts curious about the transition from ancient to medieval worldsChristians interested in how their faith adapted during times of massive changeAnyone fascinated by the intersection of politics, culture, and religionListeners who enjoy expert analysis delivered through engaging conversationExpert Guest: Harvard graduate and Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, brings decades of scholarship as Adjunct Professor of Church History at the Beulah Heights Bible University and Historian of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in addition to his pastorate of two local Baptist Churches in New York City and Long Island, New York.  His expertise illuminates how church leaders navigated unprecedented challenges with remarkable creativity and strategic thinking.

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Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Luke 9:57-62 on three reasons why Christians are scared of commitment in the church. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for The post Luke 9:57-62 – Scared of Commitment appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

“It brings Free Will Baptists together from across the globe and serves as a way for us to understand the greater Free Will Baptist family.” Kenneth Eagleton, director of global partnerships for IM, Inc., describes the International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches. The fellowship will hold its triennial meeting in Ivory Coast in August. Join their Facebook group (search “IFOFWBC”) to follow these Free Will Baptist ministries around the world. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #International #Church

Listen to Rev. Dr. Das Sydney being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. Das Sydney is a pastor, theologian, and global church leader whose life brought him from India to Africa and then eventually to Canada. He served as the Lead Pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener for close to 20 years, and has led churches with a heart for preaching, justice, and community care. In this episode, Das reflects on his broad experience within the Church, as a professor at various colleges and as the past President of the Canadian Council of Churches. He believes that the Church is more than just an institution and that it represents the hands and feet of Jesus.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s10-ep13---Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book. Watch the first session and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Das Sydney was born in India and moved to Africa with his parents at a very young age. He lived in Ethiopia and Ghana for a total of 14 years before immigrating to Canada in 1969. This rich and varied background has given him a profound appreciation and sensitivity towards people, cultures, and differing expressions of faith around the world.He has served in the parish contexts in both Ontario and Nova Scotia where his ministry has maintained the importance of preaching as a key element of worship. He has also emphasized the dynamic union of the message of Jesus with the practical care of people. It has led to a compassion towards those in need, advocacy for the marginalized and offering care where there is spiritual need. He has served as the Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener for almost 19 years. On his recent retirement from Highland, he was given the honorific title, Minister Emeritus. He has helped churches engage in long term planning and helped them find their calling or mission, in service and witness. While the Lead Pastor at the historic Wolfville Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, the church attained the highest membership since records were kept. He spear-headed the Out of the Cold program at a Toronto Church, helped organize a variety of helping ministries for refugees and new Canadians, and has been involved with significant reconciliation efforts with our First Nations neighbours. He is currently the immediate Past President of the Canadian Council of Churches, a Past President of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, and was the chair of the writing team that produced This We Believe, an important document that outlines various emphases in faith and practice among Canadian Baptists. He serves on the Leadership Commission of the Baptist World Alliance and is on the Board of Indwell – which offers supportive housing for the marginalized. He is also the Moderator of the South Central Association of Baptist Churches. Das has graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and a doctorate from Northern Seminary in Chicago. He has taught Practical Theology as an adjunct at Acadia Divinity College (Wolfville, NS), McMaster Divinity College (Hamilton, ON), and Communication at Emmanuel Bible College (Kitchener, ON).

Guest speaker Josh Presley, from the Baptist Churches of New England, shares from Romans 8 on what it looks like to live life in the spirit. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to The post Romans 8 – Life In The Spirit appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

Guest speaker, Sam Taylor, talks about the higher love that we have through Jesus Christ. Sam served as pastor for more than 20 years. Before coming to New England in 2007, he led a team of IMB missionaries helping to plant multiple churches in Eastern Europe. He now serves as the Global Missions Mobilizer for the Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE). Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also The post 2 Peter 1:5-8 – A Higher Love appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

This week, Dr. Terry Dorsett, Executive Director of the Baptist Churches of New England, joins the Church in Action Program. Dr. Dorsett has been serving in ministry throughout New England since 1994 and has much to add regarding church revitalization. In this conversation, he discusses the difference between church planting and revitalization and how existing churches can refocus and reshape how they bring the gospel to the community.

We're joined by Edwin Ewart, serving President of Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, who brings a message from the prologue in John's Gospel. In these verses we see Jesus Christ being held up as the 'Light of the World'.You can watch this message via: https://youtu.be/AceNNVBhKHk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Best of Particular Pilgrims" Women in Particular Baptist Churches Pt.2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cbtseminary/support

"Best of Particular Pilgrims" Women in Particular Baptist Churches Pt.2

Guest speaker Dr. Terry Dorsett from the Baptist Churches of New England shares from Philippians 1:3-6 on staying focused on Jesus until the work is done. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to The post Philippians 1:3-6 – Until the Work is Done appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.

"Best of Particular Pilgrims" Women in Particular Baptist Churches Pt.1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cbtseminary/support

"Best of Particular Pilgrims" Women in Particular Baptist Churches Pt.1

In this episode, learn about the Association of Baptist Churches in Israel, the region's largest network of evangelical churches. Rani Saba, the Executive Director, shares about the rich history, unique challenges, and impactful ministries of these churches nestled in the heart of biblical landscapes. Discover how they navigate the complexities of its geographical and cultural context to foster spiritual growth and community resilience. Learn about their unwavering faith, perseverance, and the transformative impact of their ministries in a region steeped in profound historical and spiritual significance.

Caleb Morell joins David Schrock to discuss his longform essay "'The Power and Duty of An Association': Have Baptist Associations Historically Disfellowshipped Disorderly Churches?" Timestamps Intro – 00:37 About Caleb Morrell – 2:23 Why is the History of Baptist Associationalism Important for Today? - 04:01 Walking Through the History of the Philidelphia Association - 06:35 What's the Connection of the Philidelphia Association and the History of Baptists in America? - 08:18 What is Benjamin Griffith Arguing For with New Testament Churches and Baptist Churches? - 09:56 Stories of Churches that Illustrate Associationalism - 12:20 What are Other Ways Associationalism Played Itself Out? - 14:57 What Can We Learn From Our Baptist Brothers Who Have Gone Before Us? - 18:32 What Was Capitol Hill Baptist Church Waiting For? - 20:18 Is It Possible Now in the SBC to Do What the Earlier Baptist Associations Have Done? - 23:00 Churches Disfellowshipped - 29:10 Having a Tighter or Looser Confession and Commitment - 30:51 James Merritt's Statement and Where We Are Today - 39:06 Outro – 44:23  Resources to Click “'The Power and Duty of an Association': Have Baptist Associations Historically Disfellowshipped Disorderly Churches?” – Caleb Morrell Theme: Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation Christoverall.com/give

Welcome to the audio digest of this week's issue of The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines and feature stories read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles of Interest: Alabama Baptist churches host Night to Shine on event's 10th anniversary (4:55) 'Unsung Hero' movie displays a mother's unwavering faith (10:57) Keyboard festivals encourage MS children who ‘change the world' (15:08) Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE Visit Reliable Signs HERE

Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Today we continue looking at the essential church. Or the minimal church. Maybe just church. I started last week by asking, “What is the church? Specifically I wanted to look at the idea of Minimal or Essential Ecclesiology. Quick review.   Minimal: The least viable form or the least possible to call something a church. What can you remove from your existing church and it still be a church?   Essential: If you have nothing else you must at least have this to call it a church.   Ecclesiology: doctrine relating to the church   The goal is to consider the smallest, most adaptable, most flexible definition of the church. Why? Because the church is intended to be multiplied in any environment. If church planting is really important, and we are going to do it, we need to identify the seed, the core definition of church. You don't start with the finished product in gardening or in church planting or in disciple making! What do you start with? A seed that contains the DNA of the future life at maturity.   Resources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/chuch-of-shrinking-definition/ https://www.catalystnw.org/Groups/1000103697/Catalyst/Catalyst_Network/Microchurches/Microchurches.aspx#:~:text=Our%20%22definition%20of%20church%22%20(,Jesus%2C%20they%20are%20the%20church. https://www.tampaunderground.com/microchurches https://saturatetheworld.com/2021/01/26/7-marks-of-essential-ecclesiology/ https://www.ruralministry.net/post/ecclesiology-and-the-rural-church Christ Loved the Church by William MacDonald Rediscover Church: Why the body of Christ is essential by Collin Hanson and Jonathan Leeman The Doctrine and Administration of the Church by Paul R Jackson Doctrine of the Church by Dr. Harold L. Wilmington Practical Christian Theology by Floyd H. Barakman Principles and Practices for Baptist Churches by Edward T. Hiscox https://realfaith.com/what-christians-believe/characteristics-church/ Future Church by Will Mancini and Cory Hartman  

Ben Edwards talks with John Aloisi about the origin of baptist churches.

A new MP3 sermon from Liberty Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Baptist Churches: Baffling or Biblical Speaker: Rick Brooks Broadcaster: Liberty Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 1/21/2024 Bible: Hebrews 10:24-25 Length: 48 min.

Ben Edwards talks with Mark Snoeberger about the distinctives of baptist churches.

The Circular Letter from the Ministers and Messengers of the several Baptist Churches composing the Kent and Sussex Association, assembled at Sheerness, Kent, June the 1st and 2d, 1830

This Sunday we have the privilege of hearing from: Bob Webber - Brownfield Grow Project/Canadian Foodgrains Bank Gato Munyamasoko - Association of Baptist Churches in Rwanda These two individuals will be sharing stories and updates about the great work God is doing here locally in Alberta and globally in Rwanda.

A viewer recently submitted the following: “I would really enjoy a video/series about Methodists and what they believe. I grew up in Baptist Churches, in particular Free Will and general Baptist Churches, so I don't know a great deal about what they believe. I would also really like to know your opinion on the schism that is happening in the United Methodist Church and the breakaway Global Methodist Church. As an outsider of the denomination, it's been fairly difficult to follow. I know it is not entirely Bible related, but learning about other Church traditions is definitely very important for understanding my fellow Christians and being more unified even when not in direct fellowship.” On this episode, we're bringing in an expert! Dr. Matt O'Reilly is Lead Pastor of Christ Church Birmingham, Director of Research at Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. You can see more of Matt's work on YouTube at @TheologyProjectOnline and follow him on Twitter at @mporeilly Matt's interview with Bishop Scott Jones can be viewed over on his YouTube channel at - https://youtu.be/zoh-Uy2_NA8 -----Some recommended resources on Methodism and Wesley: * The Works of John Wesley - https://www.ebay.com/itm/186067649944 ***Wesley's writings are also available for free online at: https://godrules.net/library/wesley/wesley.htm * The Theology of John Wesley by Kenneth Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Theology-John-Wesley-Shape-Grace/dp/0687646332/ * Wesley and the People Called Methodists by Richard Heitzenrater - https://www.amazon.com/Wesley-People-Called-Methodists-Second/dp/142674224X/ * Turning Around the Mainline by Tom Oden - https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Around-Mainline-Movements-Changing/dp/0801065763/ * Cleansed and Abiding by JM Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Cleansed-Abiding-Proposed-Christian-Perfection/dp/1475128088 * The Next Methodism - https://www.amazon.com/Next-Methodism-Theological-Missional-Foundations/dp/1628249358/ ——— Here's how to submit viewer questions to DiscipleDojo: https://youtu.be/_bEUVpTSWLs ——— ***Disciple Dojo swag and gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

Smaller Baptist churches across the country are struggling to keep their doors open. Why?

In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, Chris Rivers and Scott Moziongo interview Derek Nelson and Jenn Comer, members of the Outreach Team at Grace Church. Derek and Jenn discuss our partnerships with Hunger Corp in Puerto Rico, Christ for the City International in Nicaragua, and the OVC program supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. They also discuss a new partnership with the Association of Baptist Churches in Israel (ABC). In all these countries, long-term relationships with local churches and pastors are essential to Grace Church's outreach efforts. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to get involved in various ways with Outreach opportunities that support our discipleship. Time stamps for GCMP: Outreach 00:30 - Jenn and Derek explain their roles in current outreach programs at Grace. Updates on Four International Partnerships: 03:39 Puerto Rico: Partnering with Hunger Corp.; 3-4 trips per year, 5-6 days each, to help poor families rebuild from Hurricane Maria and beyond 08:40 Nicaragua: Christ for the City International (CFCI) A trip of 24 Grace members going in July 2023 16:50 Team dynamics; volunteer leaders 19:50 Kenya: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) 75-80 children in long-term advocacy program with Grace volunteers 28:24 Israel: Association of Baptist Churches (ABC) Working with Palestinian Christians, a few Muslims in the Nazareth region If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/memberspodcast

Dr. McIntyre began this final devotional session by sharing two unusual names for Baptist Churches. The first was Hell Hole Swamp Baptist Church in South Carolina and the second was Tight Wad Baptist Church in Missouri. He then began his last message by reading about Abraham in Genesis as he breathed his life. It was said He died full of years and a good man. There are four other Biblical characters who were described the same way. Brother McIntyre then talked on the lives of Isaac, Job, Jehodiah, and David. Then as the conference closed Brother McIntyre encouraged the attendees to live the full life, the overflowing life in the midst of whatever difficulties came their way and be stabilized by their faith in the Messiah and with friends and fellows Christians who add their strength to their strength and make life worth living.

A Place Called Poarch - The Churches that Made PoarchFrom Baptist to Pentecostal to Episcopal, The Tribe has always had a strong connection to Christianity. Though the Poarch community was so small when all of these denominations got their start, they were still able to thrive. Their success was due, in part, to each denomination leader's willingness to allow the religion to adapt to the Poarch community's way of life.Today, we hear interviews from the 1970s between Reverend Mace McGhee and Dr. Anthony Paredes. Mace tells about the vibrant history of Christianity within the Poarch community.Time Stamps:[1:35] - We learn a brief history of Reverend Mace McGhee.[4:16] - The first Christian Church was Mars Hills Baptist Church in the 1800s. [10:00] - Baptist Churches came to Bell Creek first.[13:00] - We hear an old interview clip from 1972 where Mace talks about the Baptist Church.[15:00] - There were two Episcopal Churches brought to The Poarch community.[19:00] - Mace tells a story about being raised in the Episcopal Church.[23:45] - In the 1920s, the Holiness Church came to The Tribe when Brother Raymond Coon came.[28:50] - A Company owned land that they allowed the Episcopal Church to use.[32:00] - Mace tells us about some of the past Holiness Church pastors.[35:20] - There were many different denominations of the Holiness Church.[39:00] - The New Home Church has a long history. We hear Mace tell us.[42:23] - In the 1950s, The Poarch Community Church began as a Mennonite Church.[47:30] - Within the Mennonite Community, women were typically required to dress a certain way. But women in the Poarch Community didn't have resources to dress that way.[52:45] - Churches quickly learned they needed to adapt to the Indian way of life.Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this episode, Dave and Patrick attempt to answer these (and some additional) questions concerning fasting, lent, and penance. Are all of these (fasting, lent, and penance) found in the Bible? Who fasted in the Bible? What guidelines do we find for fasting in the Bible? Why do we fast? How do we fast properly? Are Lenten fasts in line with biblical principles? What are the most likely “pitfalls” of observing Lent? Why is penance not taught in Baptist Churches? Listen now and be blessed!

9/11/2022 Sunday Evening

Here I offer five appeals toward a case for open membership among Baptist churches. Links referenced in the videos: My first video theological triage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Dy85m9rUU My dialogue with Jonathan Leeman: https://mereorthodoxy.com/baptism-church-membership/ Joe Rigney's article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-infant-baptisms-count Luke Stamp's article: https://jbtsonline.org/a-response-to-peter-j-leithart-by-r-lucas-stamps/ Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

It's Thursday, August 18th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Ugandan Muslims cut off recent Christian convert's hand Morning Star News reports Muslim extremists in Uganda recently attacked a man who left Islam for Christianity.  Musa John Kasadah, his wife, and six children came to Christ at an open-air event back in June.  Last month, Kasadah and his family fled for safety after Muslims sent a threatening message to their pastor. But the extremists ambushed the family last month. They beat him and even cut off his hand, intending to kill him. Thankfully, the arrival of sugarcane workers interrupted the attack, and Kasadah was taken to the hospital.   The attack is one of many recent instances of persecution against Christians in Uganda. Russia wiped out 400 Ukrainian Baptist churches The Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary reports they have lost about 400 churches since Russia invaded the country six months ago. And the All-Ukrainian Union of Churches of Evangelical Christian Baptists reports that dozens of pastors from the 2300 Baptist congregations in Ukraine have been forced to leave places destroyed by the war. Ukrainian pastors say their challenge is not just rebuilding structures but rebuilding leadership capacity that was lost. Pastor Yaroslav Pyzh with the baptist seminary said, “The real challenge is similar to Nehemiah's challenge. It's not only rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It's rebuilding the nation of Israel, of worshiping God. . . . That's the same thing here in Ukraine.”   Evangelical Lutherans pass the Biblical test Last Thursday, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America  voted to potentially revise their social statement on human sexuality, reports the Christian Post.  The 2009 statement said the denomination did not have a consensus on people living in vile passions with the same sex. The statement did recognize that “on the basis of conscience-bound belief, some are convinced that same-gender sexual behavior is sinful and contrary to biblical teaching.”  The statement is now up for revision as the denomination's leaders welcome people living sexually perverted lifestyles without calling them to repentance. Romans 2:4 says, “Do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” Biden opens 80 million acres of Gulf of Mexico to oil drilling The U.S. Department of the Interior must increase fossil fuel production on federal lands and waters as part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday. The Act reinstates Lease Sale 257, the largest oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history. It covers over 80 million acres across the Gulf of Mexico. Frank Macchiarola with the American Petroleum Institute told FOX Business, "While reinstating Lease Sale 257 is a positive step forward for American energy leadership, the legislation, as a whole, falls well short of addressing America's long-term energy needs.” Louisiana allows abortion ban to stand Last Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied appeals by plaintiffs attempting to block the state's abortion ban. Louisiana's abortion ban was triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Now, the last three abortion mills in the state are closing and relocating to other states. R-rated film sales dropped 26% Box office revenue from R-rated films is at a 25-year low. R-rated moves accounted for 14% of theater sales this year, down from 40% in the 1990s. Such films are being pushed to at-home streaming instead. In 2021, every movie that grossed over $100 million at the box office was rated PG-13. This year, the same is true with a few exceptions. Archaeological evidence for Second Temple discovered And finally, the experts at Israel Antiquities Authority announced last Sunday that they've discovered evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple by Roman general Titus in A.D. 70. The antiquity experts uncovered a 2,000-year-old battleground in Jerusalem's Russian Compound, one of the city's oldest districts. Archaeologists found stones they believe were used as projectiles to break down the walls of Jerusalem by the Roman army. The Roman arsenal included hundreds of ballista stones as well as catapult machines capable of launching projectiles hundreds of meters. Eli Eskosido, Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said, “The physical evidence of the huge resources employed by the Roman army in Jerusalem, reflect the extremely harsh battles that eventually led to the destruction of the Second Temple.” Matthew 24:1-2 says, “Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them, ‘Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.'” And now you know the rest of the story! Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, August 18th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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Don't ever try to bargain with God, or you'll end up cheating yourself. Don't try to keep your own books and remind God what you've done; He knows.Don't focus on the other laborers in the field. Don't fuss with them; forgive them. Don't measure your success by how much you do; measure it by why you do it. (Do you do what you do because you've got to do it, or because you get to do it?)God rewards faithfulness, not seniority. There's no moving up in the Kingdom of God.It pays to serve Jesus. He is the reward. (Are you working for Him, or for them?)God has used Pastor Michael to preach the gospel for over fifty years at churches in Arkansas, New York, South and North Carolina. He loves and understands pastors and Great Commission churches. He has personally led two teams each year on international mission trips for the past 37 years. He has been a trustee for 8 years and South Asia Chairman for the past 3 years. In his new role as Mission Strategist for the Cape Fear Network of Baptist Churches, God uses him to assist 70 churches to fulfill the great commission. He and his wife Tebra have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. 

The International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches (IFOFWBC) unites churches from around the world for the purposes of identification, communion, and mutual edification and encouragement. Dr. Kenneth Eagleton, secretary-treasurer of the fellowship and director of field partnerships for IM, Inc., shares about the history of the fellowship, its membership, and details of its upcoming meeting in September in Bulgaria. #NAFWB #BetterTogether

On the second Sunday while I was still in recovery from my operation, Dr. Michael Cloer, the Mission Strategist for the Cape Fear Network of Baptist Churches preached for us. This is an important message for all Christians examining the question: "What is the greatest thing you can do?" From Mark 2:1-12

Today on the Almanac, we look at the story behind one of America's preeminent Baptist Churches. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Missionary Thomas Irvin: My Personal TestimonyBIMI Missionary to the country of Uganda, Africa.This testimony was given at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Carthage, Tennessee.For when we were yet without strength…My testimony stands out due to its abnormality. I grew up in and around Memphis, TN. I was consistently inconsistent concerning church attendance and spiritual matters. Fortunately, when we did attend church we visited gospel preaching Baptist Churches. Therefore, I grew up knowing the gospel, though I did not trust Christ until I was twenty-nine. With this brief introduction allow me to take you through thirty-seven years of personal history.Unshackled Testimony:https://unshackled.org/program/thomas-irvin-pt-1/https://unshackled.org/program/thomas-irvin-pt-2/Missionary Thomas Irvin

Bro. Scott Jones, from the Wisconsin Fellowship of Baptist Churches, preaches a message from 1 John 1 about the importance of fellowship.  

Particular Pilgrims is hosted by Ron Miller, Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee. This resource provides short stories from Particular Baptist history. Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing affordable online theological education to help the Church in its calling to train faithful men. To learn more about CBTS, visit https://CBTSeminary.org.

Particular Pilgrims is hosted by Ron Miller, Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee. This resource provides short stories from Particular Baptist history. Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing affordable online theological education to help the Church in its calling to train faithful men. To learn more about CBTS, visit https://CBTSeminary.org.

The first study from our new Sunday Night Bible Study Series "What We Believe and Why". If you are going to start a series on "What we Believe" it is probably good to answer the question, who is "we"? Since we are a Baptist church, we start by looking at some of the distinctives that Baptist Churches celebrate and what makes them different from other protestant faiths. We also discuss a little history and why we are called "Baptist". We will look into each of the 5 distinctives mentioned more in depth in the coming weeks. 

Jordan and Brandon talk with Geoff Chang about Charles Spurgeon's ecclesiology. They cover topics like how engaged was Spurgeon in the membership process? Did Spurgeon use the 2LBCF for new members or members? How did Spurgeon set the conditions for baptism and the table? How did Spurgeon maintain church discipline? Did the Metropolitan Tabernacle have congregational members' meetings? How did those operate? Did the Metropolitan Tabernacle have both elders and deacons? How did they function? What were Spurgeon's thoughts on associationalism among Baptist Churches? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Lectures to My Students, Charles Spurgeon2) An All-Round Ministry, Charles Spurgeon3) Soul-Winner, Charles Spurgeon4) Lost Sermons of Spurgeon, Charles SpurgeonSupport the show

This episode considers the history and work of Baptist Youth (a department of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland) by interviewing Matt Campbell the Director of Baptist Youth. Matt has been working as Baptist Youth Director since January 2016. He was born and raised in Ballymena. Matt's responsibility is to oversee the work of Baptist Youth and promote the work of the department among the churches of the Association. After studying Maths at Queens University, he began a Theology degree, at the Irish Baptist College.