Mike Gilbart-Smith

Mike Gilbart-Smith is the pastor of Twynholm Baptist Church in Fulham, England.

Living Prayer

Let’s explore how to take the Apostle Paul’s words seriously and practice praying “without ceasing” since we all need reminders of our kingdom values—nudges toward re-invigorating our time spent with God. 

Designing a Transformative Church Marriage Conference

A marriage conference can be a significant tool in strengthening the bonds of couples within your congregation.

Tennessee Pastor, Father of 11 Dies by Suicide After Being Charged With Sexual Battery of a Minor

One day after being charged with aggravated sexual battery, a longtime Tennessee pastor died by suicide in a hospital bathroom, authorities said. David Mark Baker, 57, was serving at Family Baptist Church in Columbia, had been a jail chaplain, and once ran for Maury County mayor.

‘We Have a Name!’—Robert Morris’ Son Announces New Church Name

Not long after announcing their vision for a new church plant in late August, James Morris (son of disgraced Pastor Robert Morris) and James' wife Bridgette Morris shared that the name for the church will be Passage Church.

In East Timor, Pope Francis Met a Church on the Rise

Catholicism may be in decline in the West, but in East Timor, thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the pope from the end of the world.

Praying in Jesus’ Name

It is altogether possible for believers to close their prayer with the words "in Jesus' name" or “in Christ’s name” or “for Christ’s sake” as a sort of mindless mantra.

The Most Effective Way to Build Trust in Your Small Group

Many of us have probably heard more than once things we can do to foster trust: group confidentiality, sharing stories, ice breakers, sharing a meal, etc., but I am wondering if modeling a posture of listening might be the most effective way to build trust.

Your Church Needs a Social Media Policy

Several major churches and ministry organizations have a social media policy in place, but not many. Besides, are those policies legal? Can a church censor those posts, or fire the employee?

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