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Survey shows 50% of pastors see opioid abuse in church

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Like most U.S. pastors, Robby Gallaty knows someone who has been affected by opioid abuse. But unlike most pastors, Gallaty has personally suffered through addiction. Twenty years ago this month, Gallaty endured a near-fatal car accident. When he left the hospital, the club-bouncer-turned-church-leader took with him several prescriptions for painkillers. “My descent…

Pastor Nick Garland (hand raised)

Dr. Nick Garland of First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow to retire

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BROKEN ARROW – Fifty years ago, Pastor Nick Garland began his formal ministry. Thirty-three years ago, he became pastor of First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Now, Garland is retiring. Last Saturday and Sunday, members of his congregation and friends honored Garland for his decades of service to the Lord at FBCBA. On Saturday, hundreds…

Survey shows pastors have difficulties navigating music

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For most pastors, the so-called “worship wars” over the style of the music used in their church have subsided, if they ever even felt that pressure. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 15% of Protestant pastors in the U.S. say the biggest challenge they face in the area of music is navigating the…

OBU Pastors’ School is July 15-17

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The 2019 Oklahoma Baptist University Pastors’ School will be July 15-17.  An early bird registration discount price of $75 is available through May 31, with the regular price of $99 for registrations June 1 and beyond. Designed to provide pastors with practical strategies for equipping the church, the event will offer breakout sessions, keynote speakers…

Survey says pastors see discipleship happening at churches

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Most Protestant pastors feel confident about the discipleship taking place in their churches, however, there’s still plenty of room for growth, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they are satisfied with the state of discipleship and spiritual formation in their church, while 78 percent indicate there’s room…

Study shows pastors find sports betting morally wrong

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Americans are expected to wager more than $10 billion on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but don’t bet on many pastors joining in. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found most pastors believe it is morally wrong to bet on sports, while few agree it should be legalized nationwide. Though if…