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Through the eyes of Steve Bass, State Missionary.
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Spears overcomes loss to win souls in Arizona
As a Southern Baptist pastor for the last 30 years -- and as a North American Mission Board missionary for the past six -- Louis Spears has conducted many a funeral. But none of them prepared him for the long, lonely walk behind his wife's casket almost two years ago.
Harvest Ministry featured on Channel 12
The Harvest Ministry of several churches in Yavapai Association was featured during the evening news on Channel 12 in Phoenix Feb. 17. The ministry was featured on the cover of Portraits in the Jan.-Feb. issue.
To view the video, click here.
Minister's Tax Guide Available
Ministers can find additional help in preparing their 2009 federal income tax returns from GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2009 Returns details recent changes to tax laws and their effect on ministers.
Time to plan, train for VBS
Prayer, planning and training are essential to a successful Vacation Bible School, leaders say.
You can respond to the needs in Haiti
• Use your cell phone to text a donation to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. You can make a $10 donation by simply texting nambdr to 40579. Your donation will be charged to your cell phone account and then sent to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief by your cell phone provider.
• Give cash designated for Haiti relief to your local church, or send a donation directly to the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention, Haitian Disaster Relief, 2240 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. All funds designated for Haiti relief will be sent to SBC relief groups on the ground.
• Share an updated bulletin insert and a video in your church. More...
• Pray for Haiti by taking a virtual prayer walk. More...
• Find out what individuals and churches need to know about how charitable contributions made Jan. 12-Feb. 28 for Haiti relief may be deducted on 2009 taxes. More...
Statewide women's retreat set for April 16-18
The upcoming Arizona State Women's Retreat will challenge women to be like Esther, trusting God, His timing and His purposes.
A Call for Arizona to Pray
Arizona Southern Baptists across the state are asked to set aside Wednesday, March 17, for a Day of Fasting and Prayer.
More...2010 SBC Compensation Study
Complete the 2010 SBC Church Compensation Survey today! We are again teaming with LifeWay and GuideStone to conduct this survey. The survey's findings (available mid-year) are used by churches to develop compensation plans for ministers and support staff. Help make this year's survey the most complete yet. Ministers, secretaries and maintenance/custodial staff are invited to participate by April 10.
More...Reaching the Spiritually Alone
"God's Plan for Sharing" is all about challenging believers during 2010-2020 to share with one lost person once a week.
Resume Service
In an effort to assist churches in finding qualified staff, we now offer a list current resumes for church leadership in Arizona.