How can the church help families struggling with PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or seeing a terrifying event. It's closely connected to military service; but can also be caused by sexual abuse, natural disasters, serious accidents or another type of traumatic event. Learn how your church can help sufferers at IB2news.org.
Watch the SBC Call to Prayer via live streaming and Daystar TV
You don't have to miss the SBC Call to Prayer June 16 just because you can't make it to Columbus. The evening of prayer will be live streamed and shown on Daystar. See how you can watch at BPnews.net.
'Revelation Song' composer to lead student workshop
Summer Worship University for students will feature Dove Award-winning songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle. The author of "Revelation Song" will teach several classes in worship leadership and songwriting. Get more information at IBSA.org.
5 types of change resistant churches
Church leaders should attempt to understand where their church fits on this scale. The level of receptivity to change is directly related to the type of leadership needed to lead change best. Find out where your church is on the scale at ThomRainer.com.
Developing young leaders: Are you Moses or Joshua?
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