-by Sam Rainer
Leading the next generation requires an attitude of indebtedness to the followers—leaders don’t exist without followers. So let me share with you a few critical issues from the perspective of these young adult followers.

Annual of the Louisiana Baptist Convention
162nd Annual Meeting
November 9-10, 2009
Summer Grove Baptist Church
Shreveport, Louisiana

Reasons behind the phaseout of the NIV version in Bible Drill

The ACP provides a comprehensive picture of what God is doing among Southern Baptists. It may look like just numbers and names, but it's a whole lot more than that.

By Bret Robbe

Open Group Adult Sunday School Class Model

Alphabetical listing of Articles and Downloads on www.LBC.org 

This is an overview of the basic tasks involved in organizing a literacy missions ministry.

How Jesus Made Disciples

How Can Jesus’ Church Make Disciples?

By Dr. Bill Craig

Suggested volumes for starting a pastoral library.

Where does a new pastor begin when building his library?

For Raising Funds to Help Meet the Capital or Asset Building Needs of Your Church or Organization

Send completed form to COM Secretary-Treasurer

Web Site Worksheet for Care and Hope Ministries

Procedures, Verse Cards, Sample Drill, Score Sheet

Survey of compensation paid to keyboard (piano, organ, electric keyboard) accompanists in Louisiana Baptist churches.

For the Lay Renewal Weekend

A simple strategy to discover mission needs in your area.

Outline to help with the planning and follow through of a Community Needs Assessment.

A four to six week timeline for completing a Community Needs Assessment.

Dr. Hankins' thoughts on the Great Commision Resurgence

"Why Does the Cooperative Program Exist?" Ministering to Others is Always “the Right Thing to Do.”

Download and complete this form for all training events.

LifeWay project connects students in transition
By Mandy Trammell

Helping Balance Between Local Expenditures and Missions Giving

Jerusalem and Judea Church Mission Action Workbook

Event to be held at the conclusion of Phase 2 - A Kingdom Strategy

Pastor's Guide for the Acts 1:8 Weekend

Both Pre-Test and Post-Test Questions

Introduction, Organization, and Procedure for EKG-LA

A Tool to Promote an Ongoing Stewardship Emphasis in Your Church

How Much will EKG-LA Co$t the Church?

Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts
By Thom S. Rainer and Sam S. Rainer III

Free Sunday School Downloads.  Find a wealth of planning, preparation, implementation, and training resources for adult, preschool, childhood, and student Sunday School ministry.

Suggested Topics for Leadership Training

Suggested Topics for New Believer Training

Suggested Topics for New Member Training

Your pastor, staff and their families are the key to your church’s future.

"Fit for the Fight" is a continuing series of articles written by Dr. Jim Fisher to encourage pastors in their journey of biblical shepherding and as an exhortation for holistic care. Dr. Jim Fisher has a heart for pastoral wellness.

 Pastor, Are Your Metaphors Well?

Pastor, Is Your Preventative Maintenance Plan Well?

Pastor, is Your Studying Well?

Pastor, Is Your Holiday Plan Well?

Pastor, Is Your New Year Plan Well?

Louisiana's Involvment in the founding of the Cooperative Program.

Overview Information on:
GI Generation (1901-1924)
Silent Generation (1026-1944)
Boomers (1945-1963)
Gen X (1964-1981) 

Specific information on Boomers

Specific Information on Young Adults

Qualifications and Responsibilities of an “officiant” in Louisiana 

Procedures, Verse Cards, Sample Drill, Score Sheet

Introduction to SBC DR Processes.  Goes with the Involving Southern Baptists in Disaster Relief Video Training.

list of the most frequently required returns, who should use them, how they are used, and when they should be filed

Stories For Life: Jesus' Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew

Describes the content, guidelines, and responsibilities of the LBC Archives

The Younger Unchurched and the Churches That Reach Them
By Ed Stetzer

Document describing the purpose and function of the Louisiana Baptist Singing Ministers

Worksheet to determine your best fit as an Adult SS class leader

What Are We Supposed to Be Doing?

Things to Consider When Planning a Multipurpose and Recreation Space Including Ministry Purpose, Planning, and Materials

Full Brochure of One-on-One Evangelism Made Simple

 Partnership Missions Presentation Spring 2009

Article outlining the process of planning a church anniversary.

Information and Formulas to Help Estimate Long Term Facility Needs

What to Look for In a Fund Raising Company

You can have as much revival in your heart as you are willing to believe God for. 

Taking a Proactive Approach Serves as a Deterrent to Suits.  Things to Consider in Risk Management.

Update on SBC DR Activities

Helping people to discover how God uses their spiritual gifts, experiences, relational style, vocational skills, and enthusiasm to mold them into a servant leader.

Promotional poster for download

Promotional Poster available for download

Encouragement, Training, and Resources
for youth leaders in small churches

Car and Race Specifications

Procedures, List of Topics and Score Sheet

Worksheet to help individuals discover their spiritual gifts

  Guidelines for Starting a Care and Hope Ministry

How Are We Doing?
The State of the American Church

Online form to request training and consultation assistance in the areas of Sunday School and Discipleship 

Download version (PDF) that can be filled out and mailed or faxed in.

For Churches and Ministers

IRA Tax Guide

List of the top 10 most Common Costly Errors Made

Graphical representation of the movement of funds through the Cooperative Program

America needs Christians to Vote
by Michael Stewart

Recommended Volumes For a Pastor Just Beginning to Build a Library 

The death toll from Wednesday’s tornados has exceeded 297 as of 11 am, Friday, April 29. There are several things that Louisiana Baptists can do immediately to help.
 

Sample Policy for Demonstration Purposes

A general out-line of the items necessary for legal, historical, and financial matters of the church’s history.

Insights for Healthy Models of Reaching Young Adults

Procedures, Verse Cards, Sample Drill, Score Sheet

Brad Parkhurst, High School Pastor
Northstar Church, Kennesaw, GA
"Connecting with Community and Campus Ministry"