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Still meeting needs left by Hurricane Helene
As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches in September, it remains more than just a distant memory for many people in East Tennessee.

Workshop creates ‘real and lasting’ growth among men
Pastor Stephen Brogli of Bethel Baptist Church recently led seven men through a Practical Preaching Workshop, and he offered reflections in an interview with Kentucky Baptist Convention North Central Regional Consultant Andy McDonald.

Tennessee WMU introduces activity kit for kids
As of January 2026, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union (TN WMU) has a new tool to help children’s leaders teach about missions — and it’s free!

Student Evangelism Conference rebrands YEC, sets out to ‘clearly share the gospel’
Although the inaugural Student Evangelism Conference featured high-energy worship music, engaging speakers and captivating entertainers, none of those things represented the central purpose of the event, said Ryan Keaton, strengthening evangelistic disciples team leader for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

500 Christian leaders will read Bible aloud in D.C.
For just over a week beginning this Sunday (April 19), some 500 Christian leaders, government officials and celebrities will embark on a first-ever public endeavor: They will take their turns reading the Bible—from cover to cover, 12 hours each day.

Last independent abortion clinic in Kentucky demolished
The building that housed EMW Women’s Surgical Center, Kentucky’s last independent abortion clinic, has been demolished.

Camp Mystic hearing concludes, director breaks down in tears in courtroom
Testimony in the Camp Mystic evidential hearing concluded yesterday in an Austin courtroom.

‘Even if’: Pastor’s family sees God’s goodness in the wake of blood cancer journey
Blue Bryan, lead pastor of Purpose Church in Hoschton, and his wife Heather have been walking through a difficult season the past two years as Heather battles Erdheim-Chester disease, a rare blood cancer that is incurable, but treatable.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 12, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Camp Mystic hearing concludes, director breaks down in tears in courtroom
Testimony in the Camp Mystic evidential hearing concluded yesterday in an Austin courtroom.

‘We are discipling people’: Church planting in Wisconsin thriving
Mark Millman is optimistic about the future of church planting in the state of Wisconsin. He is overseeing 14 churches that are in the process of being planted in America’s Dairyland.

NASA engineer: Artemis II mission confirms his awe of God
As Artemis II captured the nation and world during its journey toward the moon, Andrew Riddle, an engineer contracted by NASA and a member of First Baptist Church, New Orleans, said the lunar orbit highlighted God’s creation.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 19
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 19, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Five years later: Beth Moore reflects on leaving SBC spotlight
For Beth Moore, leaving the Southern Baptist Convention was like falling off a cliff and not knowing if anyone would catch her.

Soaring congregations pivot to disciple-making
No one remembers how the debate started, but they remember what happened at the small group leaders annual retreat six years ago — a move toward a disciple-making approach that has made a transformational difference in the active engagement of maturing and serving disciples in Kingdom-focused ministry.
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Student Evangelism Conference rebrands YEC, sets out to ‘clearly share the gospel’
Although the inaugural Student Evangelism Conference featured high-energy worship music, engaging speakers and captivating entertainers, none of those things represented the central purpose of the event, said Ryan Keaton, strengthening evangelistic disciples team leader for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

‘Even if’: Pastor’s family sees God’s goodness in the wake of blood cancer journey
Blue Bryan, lead pastor of Purpose Church in Hoschton, and his wife Heather have been walking through a difficult season the past two years as Heather battles Erdheim-Chester disease, a rare blood cancer that is incurable, but treatable.

Students fan out across states, nations during spring break
Nearly 500 Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries students spent their spring break on mission this year, serving in eight international locations, seven sites across the United States, and seven places in Georgia.

First person: Praying for the Christians of Iran
As pundits yell and bombs fall, I would implore everyone reading this to pray that our leaders turn to God for wisdom during this time and that our Christian brothers and sisters in Iran would be protected, encouraged and comforted in coming days.”

Student Evangelism Conference rebrands YEC, sets out to ‘clearly share the gospel’
Although the inaugural Student Evangelism Conference featured high-energy worship music, engaging speakers and captivating entertainers, none of those things represented the central purpose of the event, said Ryan Keaton, strengthening evangelistic disciples team leader for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

‘Even if’: Pastor’s family sees God’s goodness in the wake of blood cancer journey
Blue Bryan, lead pastor of Purpose Church in Hoschton, and his wife Heather have been walking through a difficult season the past two years as Heather battles Erdheim-Chester disease, a rare blood cancer that is incurable, but treatable.

Students fan out across states, nations during spring break
Nearly 500 Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries students spent their spring break on mission this year, serving in eight international locations, seven sites across the United States, and seven places in Georgia.

First person: Praying for the Christians of Iran
As pundits yell and bombs fall, I would implore everyone reading this to pray that our leaders turn to God for wisdom during this time and that our Christian brothers and sisters in Iran would be protected, encouraged and comforted in coming days.”





