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‘Challenging times’: BGCT Executive Board addresses Baylor relationship
During its May meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board heard reports concerning the relationship between Baylor University and the convention, as well as budgetary concerns expected to have a significant impact within the next couple of years.
National WMU acquires Royal Racers
National WMU acquired Royal Racers on May 1. Since 1984, Royal Racers has resourced Royal Ambassadors with high quality wooden craft kits.
SBC Presidential Q&A with The Baptist Paper: Josh Powell
The Baptist Paper reached out to those who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
SBC Presidential Q&A with The Baptist Paper: Willy Rice
The Baptist Paper reached out to those who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
First person: Finding the gospel in adoption
Did you know that more than 8,000 faith-based adoption agencies currently serve our nation? Or that evangelicals are twice as
China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Chick-fil-A facing legal battle from religious discrimination claims
Hatch Trick Inc., which operates several Austin-area Chick-fil-A restaurants, is reportedly facing a federal lawsuit after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the operator of refusing to give an employee Saturdays off for religious observance.
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Chick-fil-A facing legal battle from religious discrimination claims
Hatch Trick Inc., which operates several Austin-area Chick-fil-A restaurants, is reportedly facing a federal lawsuit after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the operator of refusing to give an employee Saturdays off for religious observance.
Bond continues card-writing ministry, expands to helping raise foster care awareness
Allison Bond recently expanded her card-writing ministry to include some new work — serving as director of letter stewardship for The Long Road Home project, a horseback ride in Arkansas that raises foster care awareness.
Baptist church leaders in India ambushed amid ongoing violence
At least three Kuki Baptist church leaders were killed and several others injured in Manipur on Wednesday (May 13) when armed groups ambushed their vehicles.
New ‘first-ever’ Christian phone network blocks pornography
The phone network is reportedly offering users content filtering that can block pornography and other harmful material.
‘Rededicate 250’: Evangelical, political leaders lead thousands at prayer rally on National Mall
As House Speaker Mike Johnson began praying at the “Rededicate 250” event, Sunday (May 17), he made clear this particular prayer was meant to hold more weight than usual.
Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
‘Illegal missionary activity?’ Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The Rev. Vladimir Rytikov faces expulsion from his birthplace in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine after authorities accused him of “illegal missionary activity” and cancelled his residence permit, a rights watchdog reports.
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Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
First person: Finding the gospel in adoption
Did you know that more than 8,000 faith-based adoption agencies currently serve our nation? Or that evangelicals are twice as
China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Oldest Mississippi baptismal pool receives historical marker
It was 1944 and, although the world raged in war, in the tranquil woods near Little Bahala Baptist Church, Faye
Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
First person: Finding the gospel in adoption
Did you know that more than 8,000 faith-based adoption agencies currently serve our nation? Or that evangelicals are twice as
China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Oldest Mississippi baptismal pool receives historical marker
It was 1944 and, although the world raged in war, in the tranquil woods near Little Bahala Baptist Church, Faye