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Camp Mystic could be blocked from reopening until after investigation
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is reportedly calling on the Texas Department of State Health Services not to renew Camp Mystic’s 2026 license until investigations into the July 4, 2025 flooding are complete, according to multiple news sources.
Georgia Baptists back bill adding clergy to improper sexual contact statute
A key Senate committee unanimously advanced Senate Bill 542, which would add clergy to Georgia’s ‘improper sexual contact’ statute, during a hearing Wednesday evening, Feb. 25.
Church gets day in federal court after being denied school space
A Maine church’s fight for its day in federal district court became a reality Tuesday (Feb. 24) after being denied rental space at a local public high school four years ago, Decision Magazine reported.
Worship pastor dies by suicide after sexual abuse arrest; church releases statement
Last week, former Kentucky pastor David Rodgers, 40, killed himself after being arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges, including possession of abuse materials exploiting a minor under 12.
First person: Our political future and an interview that deeply moved me
I genuinely grieve to see the depth of rancor and bitterness that exists in our country toward fellow Americans with whom we happen to disagree politically.
Apologetics book translated into Iran’s Farsi language ‘to encourage fellow believers’
When Rob Phillips began writing books to help Christians defend their faith he never foresaw some of his titles being translated into Farsi, the modern Persian language of Iran.
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).
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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.
‘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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 1, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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First person: Our political future and an interview that deeply moved me
I genuinely grieve to see the depth of rancor and bitterness that exists in our country toward fellow Americans with whom we happen to disagree politically.
Apologetics book translated into Iran’s Farsi language ‘to encourage fellow believers’
When Rob Phillips began writing books to help Christians defend their faith he never foresaw some of his titles being translated into Farsi, the modern Persian language of Iran.
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.
First person: Our political future and an interview that deeply moved me
I genuinely grieve to see the depth of rancor and bitterness that exists in our country toward fellow Americans with whom we happen to disagree politically.
Apologetics book translated into Iran’s Farsi language ‘to encourage fellow believers’
When Rob Phillips began writing books to help Christians defend their faith he never foresaw some of his titles being translated into Farsi, the modern Persian language of Iran.
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.