Latest News

First person: Here’s what I’m thinking when you share your ‘God idea’
I get a lot of requests to read scripts, take pitch meetings, and give career advice. I’m a “connector,” and it’s apparently part of my DNA. But when it comes to helping people, there’s always one response that stops me in my tracks.

First person: AI could replace you at work, but here’s what’s more troubling.
Supplanted. You will hear the word more often, so here’s a clear definition: To supplant is to replace one thing

Gen Z women and the Church
Women have long been the backbone of religion in America. They are more likely than men to identify as religious,

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.
Trending

Teaching resource for Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson for April 19, 2026
Questions to help with studying Matthew 20:1–16

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
Featured

First person: Here’s what I’m thinking when you share your ‘God idea’
I get a lot of requests to read scripts, take pitch meetings, and give career advice. I’m a “connector,” and it’s apparently part of my DNA. But when it comes to helping people, there’s always one response that stops me in my tracks.

First person: AI could replace you at work, but here’s what’s more troubling.
Supplanted. You will hear the word more often, so here’s a clear definition: To supplant is to replace one thing

Gen Z women and the Church
Women have long been the backbone of religion in America. They are more likely than men to identify as religious,

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.

First person: Here’s what I’m thinking when you share your ‘God idea’
I get a lot of requests to read scripts, take pitch meetings, and give career advice. I’m a “connector,” and it’s apparently part of my DNA. But when it comes to helping people, there’s always one response that stops me in my tracks.

First person: AI could replace you at work, but here’s what’s more troubling.
Supplanted. You will hear the word more often, so here’s a clear definition: To supplant is to replace one thing

Gen Z women and the Church
Women have long been the backbone of religion in America. They are more likely than men to identify as religious,

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.





