Posts published in “Guest Opinion”

FIRST-PERSON: 10 practical ways to encourage a discouraged church

FIRST-PERSON: 10 practical ways to encourage a discouraged church

November 18, 2025

By Sam RainerPastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church, Bradenton, Fl. When a church becomes discouraged, energy drains away and mission focus fades. Evangelism slows. Outreach…

FIRST-PERSON: The day the ‘Prince of Darkness’ died

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FIRST-PERSON: The day the ‘Prince of Darkness’ died

July 24, 2025

FIRST-PERSON: Facebook is deleting older live videos. How do I respond?

FIRST-PERSON: Facebook is deleting older live videos. How do I respond?

March 11, 2025

FIRST-PERSON: Christmas hope that puts broken pieces back together

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FIRST-PERSON: Christmas hope that puts broken pieces back together

December 16, 2024

FIRST-PERSON: Anatomy of the firing of a pastor

FIRST-PERSON: Anatomy of the firing of a pastor

November 19, 2024

Mission:Dignity® Launches
$750,000 Matching Event
for Giving Tuesday
DALLAS — Mission:Dignity^®, a ministry of GuideStone^®, is inviting friends and supporters to make a life-changing impact this Giving Tuesday, December 2. Thanks to the generosity of committed donors, the first $750,000 in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the help provided to retired Southern Baptist ministers, workers, and their widows in need. Mission:Dignity exists to honor these faithful servants by providing financial assistance to cover basic needs such as food, utilities, and medical care. For many recipients, these monthly grants are the difference between choosing groceries or prescriptions. Supporters can make a tax-deductible gift at MissionDignity.org/GivingTuesday. All donations received on Giving Tuesday will directly benefit retired ministers and their widows who often live at or below the poverty line. Mission:Dignity currently assists almost 2,800 retired Southern Baptist ministers, workers, and in most cases their widows nationwide, providing dignity and financial support in their later years. With the matching challenge, donors can help ensure these faithful servants never have to worry about basic necessities.