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What Makes a Church Baptist?

Historically, churches were not always called “Baptist,” but many held to core principles we now recognize as Baptist distinctives. These can be summarized using the simple acrostic: B-A-P-T-I-S-T.
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By Dean Miller, Monday, May 12, 2025

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3 Types of Giving

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Friday, December 18, 2009
The Best Way to Give
The members of the church only give when they see . . .
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Pastoral Leadership
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Care Groups

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By Tim Christoson, Friday, December 18, 2009
The Function of a Care Group
A quick survey of Acts 2–4 reveals an important priority in the early local church—meeting one another’s needs. We also learn this principle from Paul’s analogy of the church to the human body
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Adult Classes
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Imparting Biblical Truth

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By Tim Christoson, Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Benefits of a Sunday School Curriculum
Effective teachers know what they want their students to learn, and like a wise builder, they teach God’s Word in an orderly fashion. Their lessons are not disconnected, but they build upon one another, adding . . .
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Adult Classes
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Love Your Neighbor Week

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, December 8, 2009
A Great Ministry Idea
The command to love one’s neighbor appears ten different times in the Scriptures. At Lancaster Baptist Church, we have set aside a special week to devote special attention to following these instructions.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Be Careful of Competing or Comparing

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Monday, December 7, 2009
A Missionary’s Relationship with Other Missionaries—Part 2
Most men have a competitive nature. They grew up competing in sports, and there are many valuable lessons to be learned from . . .
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Missions
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Principles I Learned on Deputation

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By Luis Montaño, Monday, December 7, 2009
Five Helpful Lessons for Deputation
While my wife and I were on the road gaining support for Hermosillo, Mexico we learned five important lessons I would like to share with you.
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Missions
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Choosing Your Friends Wisely

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Monday, December 7, 2009
Missionary Relationships with Other Missionaries—Part 1
Most young missionaries have no idea how much their relationship with other missionaries can affect their own work. Hudson Taylor was an excellent example of how . . .
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Missions
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Taking Charge of Your Classroom

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By Kathy Houk, Friday, November 27, 2009
Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Classroom
Who is in charge around here anyway? It does not matter what class we are talking about – High School Geometry, Kindergarten Phonics, Third Grade Science or 7th grade English. Someone is in charge. Principals hope it is the teacher!
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Christian Education
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The Schedule of a Successful Family

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Twelve Daily Routines of Successful Families
While you may not be dealing with an emergency in your family it is still imperative that we establish a consistent schedule to prevent “casualties” in your home. What is it that sets a successful family apart?
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Family Helps
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How to Plan a Couple's Retreat

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By Scott Wendal, Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The purpose of a Couples’ Retreat is to build godly marriages through a time away from home in an atmosphere of fun, fellowship, and Biblical teaching on marriage. Sample Retreat Planning…
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