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Human rights groups: Prison conditions in Iran worsen for Christians, other inmates
Conditions in Iran for Christians imprisoned for their faith and other inmates have deteriorated dramatically since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of the Islamic regime in the past month, according to human rights groups.
First Person: Ministering to prodigal Christians
While doing some spring cleaning, I discovered in the bottom of a drawer, a church pictorial directory which was about 6-year old. Glancing through it, I noticed that many once active families had dropped out and no longer attended. I began to wonder what would cause such a spiritual decline.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
ERLC names nominee for president; special called meeting in April
A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Five metrics that actually move the church’s mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Petra still rockin’ and consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed.
As Bible sales triple over past 10 years, how can churches seize ministry opportunity?
In 1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed around 180 copies of the Bible, the first book to come from his movable type
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SEBTS presidential search committee announces candidate
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has named Scott Pace as their candidate to serve as its seventh president, according to an announcement on the seminary’s website Thursday (March 26).
Supreme Court sides with arrested evangelist; ruling called ‘win’ for religious liberty
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in a unanimous decision in favor of Mississippi evangelist Gabriel Olivier, allowing Olivier’s First Amendment lawsuit to proceed.
Steve Gaines remembered as ‘anointed preacher, soul winner and encourager’
Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
ERLC names nominee for president; special called meeting in April
A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday
Former sheriff killed in hit-and-run, remembered for legacy and faith
“On Sunday morning, he sat in the foyer to make sure everyone was safe and okay,” pastor Jimmy Koonce recalled. “He was always a very quieting, comforting presence.”
Coffee shop fires Baptist college student for sharing Christian beliefs
Paige Rogers, a sophomore at Boyce College, has filed a religious discrimination complaint after being fired from Heine Brothers Coffee.
Pastors minister to Canada community following deadly mass shooting
The tragedy, which involved a local high school and nearby home, is being called one of the worst mass shootings in Canada’s history.
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Five metrics that actually move the church’s mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Petra still rockin’ and consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed.
As Bible sales triple over past 10 years, how can churches seize ministry opportunity?
In 1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed around 180 copies of the Bible, the first book to come from his movable type
‘They have a tough job’: Churches reach out with hospitality to police officers
Churches in Louisiana have embraced their mission to further the gospel through establishment of hospitality rooms for law enforcement officers.
Five metrics that actually move the church’s mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Petra still rockin’ and consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed.
As Bible sales triple over past 10 years, how can churches seize ministry opportunity?
In 1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed around 180 copies of the Bible, the first book to come from his movable type
‘They have a tough job’: Churches reach out with hospitality to police officers
Churches in Louisiana have embraced their mission to further the gospel through establishment of hospitality rooms for law enforcement officers.