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Revival preparation
Published January 12, 2012

A large church in Florida invited me to preach a revival. The pastor said, "For the last revival I did a great deal of preparing. For this revival I decided to do no preparing. I wanted to compare the difference."

Let other drivers know Who you trust
By Bill Ivey, Tucker
Published December 29, 2011

I would like to share something that seems to be a secret ministry opportunity for Georgia Baptists.

When is it time for revival?
Published May 5, 2011

Question: When is it time for revival?

Bushes didn't need to debate 'works' in the first place
By Cindy Clark, Decatur
Published March 10, 2011

I am very disturbed over the Barbara Bush-Billy Graham issue (TCI Feb. 24 p. 16, "Billy Graham 'born Christian' quote stirs debate").

Can we handle the truth?
By Jeff Greer, Ringgold
Published February 24, 2011

Church attendance continues to decline. Offerings decrease, budgets are cut, and offerings decrease even more.

Considering the deacon rotation system
By George Dye
Published January 13, 2011

It has been my privilege to help a number of Southern Baptist churches as a consultant.