News and Events
Honoring the Life of Ron Whiteford
Life Action Ministries celebrates the life and mourns the November 20 passing of longtime Board and Advisory Council member of nearly 40 years, Ron Whiteford. Although a successful entrepreneur, Ron’s deepest passion was Life Action Ministries.
July Ministry Update from John Avant
It’s been an amazing year already, and we’re so excited to see all God is doing. Watch this short update from John Avant, president of Life Action, as he shares some exciting updates you won’t want to miss!
Transformations: In Their Own Words
"I won't quit. I won't quit praying, giving, loving, and seeking Him." That was a church leader in Virginia where one of our teams recently ministered. God found this man with pride that led to a root of bitterness toward churches in general, but he ultimately said...
Merry Christmas from Life Action Ministries
Merry Christmas from our Life Action Ministries family to yours. Sue and I wanted to greet you and express our gratitude, along with some thoughts on Emmanuel, God with us. So as we celebrate God’s presence in the form of a child, we also celebrate His reviving...
2018 Ministry Year Recap
Life Action’s mission—to inspire your next yes to God—is touching people all across the world. As we move into this new year, there are some significant opportunities before us—opportunities to inspire tens of thousands of believers to say YES to God. Would you...
Southwestern Seminary Conference Recap
This article was originally published by Alex Sibley, of Southwestern Seminary, on Oct. 26, 2018. “Lord, I need You. I need Your grace, Your forgiveness, Your love, and Your reviving power.” “Lord, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I want to say YES to You in every...
Transformations: Allison
This month in Transformations, we want to introduce you to Allison. Allison was worn out! Tired from having to carry the burden of unforgiveness and anger toward the person who hurt her husband in a life-changing accident. And weary from the pressure of showing...
A Fresh Sweep of Revival at Southwestern Envisioned
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) -- The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had just been dismissed. The seminary found itself embroiled in a bitter dispute. Harsh words were spoken. Relationships were broken. The year was 1995. The parallels to 2018 are...
Transformations: Laurel
This month in Transformations, we want to introduce you to Laurel. Laurel felt unloved and unlovable because she felt dirty from some sins in her youth. This led to her not being able to love other people. Even after God had forgiven her, Laurel didn’t know how to...
SBC LUNCHEON VIDEO ARCHIVE
On June 12, 2018, over 400 pastors and leaders came together for the Life Action luncheon at the Southern Baptist Convention. Featured speakers included John Avant, J.D. Greear, and Ken Hemphill as they explored the answer to the current crisis in American evangelicalism.