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Report: Iran continues to blame, punish Christians for political troubles
As leaders of Iran continue to blame and punish Christians for their alleged part in the regime’s political and military troubles of last year, a new report outlines the persecution that Christians in the Islamic Republic suffered in 2025.
President gives first State of the Union of his second term
For those who stayed up to watch, it might have been a later-than-usual evening for some as President Donald Trump delivered the first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday (Feb. 24).
Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?
“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”
Worship leaders encouraged to hear ‘You are not alone’
Hundreds of worship leaders, musicians and technical volunteers from across the state gathered Saturday at First Baptist Church Cabot for the 2026 Arkansas Baptist Worship Conference.
‘What a platform’: Coach shaped by Jesus mentors others
Jeff Dixon, a retired educator and football coach, credits his Christian faith with shaping his approach to coaching and mentoring
Bivo pastors, wives retreat highlights ‘battling burnout’
Despite the snow and ice created by Winter Storm Fern, more than 300 attendees enjoyed a time of warm fellowship at the annual Bivocational Ministers and Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge on Jan. 29-31.
Preparing to reach nations during 2026 World Cup
This summer, the world’s attention will turn towards football (soccer, in North America) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘Thank you’ letters from jail highlight hope, transformation
A team of 30 volunteers are bringing hope and transformation to inmates at the Anderson County Detention Facility.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 22, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Evangelist, ‘lifelong’ Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86
Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn.
First person: Raising discernment in a culture of explicit entertainment
The recent 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) sparked conversation and dialogue across the nation.
Winter storm update: Baptist teams tackle icy conditions to help those in need
A storm system that has moved across much of the U.S. is wreaking havoc on millions as snow, sleet and freezing rain are leaving many without electricity and unable to travel.
‘Pain, cold and death’: Russia/Ukraine war enters 4th year as believers hold tight to faith
Tuesday (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Valerii Antoniuk, president of the Ukrainian Baptist Union, marked the occasion in a video message.
Baptist college’s lawsuit secures ‘necessary victory, not a complete one’
Hannibal-LaGrange University announced Feb. 6 the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education.
‘Open mic legend’ Wiley Drake remembered as ‘one of a kind in SBC life’
Wiley Drake, a California pastor who rallied Southern Baptists to boycott Disney in the 1990s, has died.
MinistrySafe offering free webinars to equip churches
MinistrySafe, which equips churches and ministry programs to better protect children from sexual abuse, is offering a free once-a-month webinar series starting Feb. 26.
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Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?
“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”
Preparing to reach nations during 2026 World Cup
This summer, the world’s attention will turn towards football (soccer, in North America) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘Pain, cold and death’: Russia/Ukraine war enters 4th year as believers hold tight to faith
Tuesday (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Valerii Antoniuk, president of the Ukrainian Baptist Union, marked the occasion in a video message.
Learn how one church is logging in to missions
Young adults sat staring into the middle distance while reaching out to tap at things no one else could see. At
Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?
“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”
Preparing to reach nations during 2026 World Cup
This summer, the world’s attention will turn towards football (soccer, in North America) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘Pain, cold and death’: Russia/Ukraine war enters 4th year as believers hold tight to faith
Tuesday (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Valerii Antoniuk, president of the Ukrainian Baptist Union, marked the occasion in a video message.
Learn how one church is logging in to missions
Young adults sat staring into the middle distance while reaching out to tap at things no one else could see. At