Missions + Ministry Newsletter—April 2021
This issue of Missions + Ministry features a report on ABSC global giving, an introduction to our new Pastor Search resources, and much more.
Articles
Executive + Administrative
Church Health
Making an Impact Through VBS
Make an impact with VBS this summer!
2021 ABSC Summer Camps Announcement
We have a major announcement regarding ABSC Summer Camps in 2021.
Missions
PURE WATER, PURE LOVE
One in nine people around the globe lacks access to clean water. Families without safe drinking water at home must risk contracting disease or parasites or else send women and children out walking for miles carrying heavy jugs to collect water from more sanitary sources.
Executive + Administrative
Cooperative Program giving surpasses 2020 Budget
Despite the challenges of 2020, Arkansas Baptists increased their giving through the Cooperative Program(CP), surpassing the budgeted amount of $21 million dollars and reaching a total of $21,374,103.
Missions
Before You Go: How to Pursue Compassionate Cross-Cultural Ministry Through Deeper Cultural Awareness
Cultural blunders are inevitable in cross-cultural ministry. Still, the number of slip-ups can be reduced by learning more about the host culture before you go --- whether to your next-door neighbors of a different ethnicity or people halfway around the world.
Missions
WMU Provides Resources on HUMAN TRAFFICKING
January in National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is recognized as one of the largest criminal...
Church Planting
The Grind: The Last Grind - Neal Scoggins, Chanson Newborn feat. Dave McClung and Chad Grigsby
In this episode of The Grind, Neal brings back former hosts and founders of The Grind, Dave McClung and Chad Grigsby. We see what these guys are up to now in their new roles elsewhere and get to talk to them all about the history of the show, some of their favorite memories, and more.
Church Planting
The Grind: From Trouble To Planter - Neal Scoggins, Chanson Newborn feat. Charles Simmons
In this episode of The Grind, Neal and Chanson sit down with Charles Simmons of Connect Church in Conway. Simmons talks to them about how he came to Christ and what led a Texas man to plant churches in central Arkansas.
Church Planting
The Grind: We've Got Another New Co-Host - Neal Scoggins and Chanson Newborn
The Grind is back, and in this episode we're getting to know our new co-host, Chanson Newborn!