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Opinion: Why Christians should resist recent AI doomsday fears
Putting some safeguards around AI development seems like a no brainer, but here’s why Christians should be skeptical of these sudden alarm bells.
More than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, report says
The second annual Bible Access List highlights the complex issue of Bible access and shortages worldwide, revealing that persecution-related restrictions, socioeconomic barriers and safe digital access limitations continue to put Scripture beyond reach despite increased availability.
Rural church laboring to bring gospel to ‘every home’
The “Gospel to Every Home” initiative by the Kentucky Baptist Convention was unveiled in 2020, but it is still reaping
UPDATE: Defamation claims in Sills’ case remain as judge orders settlement conference
A federal judge on Tuesday (Sept. 29) dismissed most of the claims against Southern Baptist Convention leaders in a lawsuit filed by a former SBC seminary professor who lost his job due to sexual misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, defamation claims against Guidepost Solutions, the SBC Executive Committee, seminary president Al Mohler and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary remain.
Tim Tebow ‘caught off guard,’ steps back from Life Surge
Tim Tebow announced a pause in his relationship with Life Surge as he seeks to learn more about the company’s practices.
Former Oklahoma Baptist University president Bob Agee dies at 87
Bob Agee, who served as president of Oklahoma Baptist University for 16 years and later as president emeritus, died Sept. 26, the university announced in a statement.
Knowing household demographics can focus your congregation’s ministry
In this column, we launch a series of real-time insights on how to connect reliable data to Kingdom growth. Let’s address the first research insight from the previous column.
Freed Chinese pastor urges Christians to pray, speak out for imprisoned
A Chinese pastor freed from prison three months ago joined advocates at a religious freedom conference in Dallas, Texas, on Monday (Sept. 28) in urging Christians to pray and speak out for those jailed for their faith.
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Tim Tebow ‘caught off guard,’ steps back from Life Surge
Tim Tebow announced a pause in his relationship with Life Surge as he seeks to learn more about the company’s practices.
Church with Baptist ties damaged in deadly explosion in Athens
An evangelical church with Southern Baptist connections was among the buildings impacted by a deadly gas explosion that rocked Athens’
Jesus named ‘influencer of the year’ in Sweden; surge of baptisms in France sparks hope
Highlighting good news from “unlikely sources.”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.
Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 27
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 27, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
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Rural church laboring to bring gospel to ‘every home’
The “Gospel to Every Home” initiative by the Kentucky Baptist Convention was unveiled in 2020, but it is still reaping
Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.
Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh
Rural church laboring to bring gospel to ‘every home’
The “Gospel to Every Home” initiative by the Kentucky Baptist Convention was unveiled in 2020, but it is still reaping
Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change
Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.
Opinion: Why some people don’t go to church
Here are some of the most common responses we’ve heard over the last several years.
First person: What congregations should continuously review, refresh
First person: 8 areas congregations should continuously review, refresh