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Students sharpen preaching skills in local churches
Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students …
Texas church takes Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland, Texas, will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.
Consumerism & contentment: Study looks at American mindset
A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of values.
Tony Campolo, author, evangelist, dies at 89
Tony Campolo, a Baptist minister, author, evangelist and sociologist who spent decades trying to convince evangelicals and other Christians that their faith should motivate them to address social ills like poverty and racism, has died.
Hannibal-LaGrange University removed from probation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) announced earlier this month that Hannibal-LaGrange University has been removed from probation.
Turner named next TN Baptist & Reflector editor
Chris Turner, director of communications for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board since 2014, has been named editor of the Baptist and Reflector. David Dawson named managing editor.
Team effort: NM churches partner to prep Lottie Moon offering packets
Eleven volunteers from nine different churches served alongside five Baptist Convention of New Mexico staff members to prepare church resource packets for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
‘It did not destroy our spirit’: Church’s new parking lot wiped out by Helene
Pastor Lincoln Shelton said the church will probably go with a gravel parking lot for now. “We believe the Lord will bring in resources we need,” he noted.
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Missionary killed in Angola, wife taken into custody
Angolan authorities continue to investigate the murder of missionary Beau Shroyer, who was fatally stabbed Oct. 25. His wife, Jackie — along with at least two other suspects — was been taken into custody in connection with the attack.
Why we did not need a Baptist associational office
George Bullard explores why a Baptist association is not an office building to which people go.
First person: 8 churches that are difficult to pastor
“Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors in difficult churches to lead. They’re not impossible — because nothing’s impossible for God (Matt. 19:26) — but they’re still tough to pastor,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
As holidays approach, IMB missionaries connect with churches
Tis the season for IMB missionaries to connect with churches. “Our missionaries get to be on the front lines, but they also get to share those amazing stories of what God is doing with our churches,” said IMB’s Victor Hou.
Alabama Baptists launch new Calling Out the Called resource
New strategy launched in Alabama seeks to be a “game changer” for churches, many of which are congregations that average less than 75 in worship and are seeking bivocational pastors.
Mississippi College approves name change, other ‘transformative steps’
After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College board of trustees Monday (Nov. 18) approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University.
Evangelism effort ‘stepping on the gas’ in BlueOval City
Although the Ford Motor Company is slowing down its production schedule at BlueOval City, there are no plans to pump the brakes on the evangelism efforts in that region.
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Students sharpen preaching skills in local churches
Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students …
Team effort: NM churches partner to prep Lottie Moon offering packets
Eleven volunteers from nine different churches served alongside five Baptist Convention of New Mexico staff members to prepare church resource packets for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
First person: 12 ‘thank you’ prayers for today
As Thanksgiving approaches, here are 12 surprising prayers to pray today.
First person: Methods have changed, but role of state papers is the same
Longtime Tennessee Baptist editor Lonnie Wilkey shares how methods in publishing have changed, but the role of state papers remains important.
Students sharpen preaching skills in local churches
Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students …
Team effort: NM churches partner to prep Lottie Moon offering packets
Eleven volunteers from nine different churches served alongside five Baptist Convention of New Mexico staff members to prepare church resource packets for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
First person: 12 ‘thank you’ prayers for today
As Thanksgiving approaches, here are 12 surprising prayers to pray today.
First person: Methods have changed, but role of state papers is the same
Longtime Tennessee Baptist editor Lonnie Wilkey shares how methods in publishing have changed, but the role of state papers remains important.