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‘Serious violations’: Former Lifeway employee charged with misuse of funds
An inquiry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Lifeway Christian Resources employee who most recently served as the director of Global Ministry.
Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief celebrates 50 years of hurrying ‘help to helpless’
One Royal Ambassadors leader and a few coffee cans was all it took to construct a makeshift feeding kitchen for the victims of Hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Analysis: Missouri Supreme Court weighs question of explicit books in public schools
A question from Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary R. Russell during oral arguments Sept. 23 may have captured what many
SBC legal updates: South Carolina church/school lawsuit dismissed; settlement conference set in Sills case
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit naming the Southern Baptist Convention and its Executive Committee over allegations involving a
Pastors weigh in on challenges of preaching — and how less isn’t always more
A disaster. It had to be. Right? Tennessee church planter Blake Pierce admits he was a little nervous after a guest speaker preached an hour-long message to the congregation that was used to about 15–20 minutes shorter. It was the longest sermon his church, which consists mostly of young families, college students and a sprinkling of older adults, had sat through to that point, he noted.
Opinion: EPA name change sparks debate over process, use of ‘evangelical’
The Evangelical Press Association recently voted to change its name to the Christian Communicators Network. It was a close vote.
French authorities arrest over 2,400 people during protests
French authorities arrested more than 2,400 people during nationwide protests that erupted into rioting over rising living costs and poor school conditions, the Associated Press reported.
Andy Stanley to step down from leadership at North Point Church; successor nominated
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. Meanwhile, Stanley’s successor has been nominated.
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Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
Andy Stanley to step down from leadership at North Point Church; successor nominated
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. Meanwhile, Stanley’s successor has been nominated.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 18, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 18, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Oregon school shooting and struggle to make sense of ‘unimaginable’ loss
“A school should be a safe place where children can learn and feel secure. What happened today should never happen. Like so many in our community, I’m struggling to make sense of a loss that feels unimaginable,” said Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler
Here come the monsters — and gospel opportunities?
It’s that time of year. Skeletons, witches and a variety of Halloween monsters and related décor are covering front lawns
Church and politics: Why pastors are resistant to endorse candidates
The courts may still be deciding the legal status of political endorsements in churches, but most pastors have already made their decision.
First person: Reflecting on Jim Bakker and ‘overnight’ impact of SBC’s TV network
Jim Bakker’s death brought back many memories of the PTL Club.
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Pastors weigh in on challenges of preaching — and how less isn’t always more
A disaster. It had to be. Right? Tennessee church planter Blake Pierce admits he was a little nervous after a guest speaker preached an hour-long message to the congregation that was used to about 15–20 minutes shorter. It was the longest sermon his church, which consists mostly of young families, college students and a sprinkling of older adults, had sat through to that point, he noted.
Here come the monsters — and gospel opportunities?
It’s that time of year. Skeletons, witches and a variety of Halloween monsters and related décor are covering front lawns
First person: Myths about religion’s collapse — and what about the ‘nones’?
Reading the religion news these days, you could get the impression Christianity is on life support. Aside from stories about
Baseball, hot dogs and ministry opportunities
A baseball tour through the northeast in mid-August joined the list of events that Off the Grid has provided Tennessee Baptist ministers for the past six years — and it proved to be an overwhelming success.
Pastors weigh in on challenges of preaching — and how less isn’t always more
A disaster. It had to be. Right? Tennessee church planter Blake Pierce admits he was a little nervous after a guest speaker preached an hour-long message to the congregation that was used to about 15–20 minutes shorter. It was the longest sermon his church, which consists mostly of young families, college students and a sprinkling of older adults, had sat through to that point, he noted.
Here come the monsters — and gospel opportunities?
It’s that time of year. Skeletons, witches and a variety of Halloween monsters and related décor are covering front lawns
First person: Myths about religion’s collapse — and what about the ‘nones’?
Reading the religion news these days, you could get the impression Christianity is on life support. Aside from stories about
Baseball, hot dogs and ministry opportunities
A baseball tour through the northeast in mid-August joined the list of events that Off the Grid has provided Tennessee Baptist ministers for the past six years — and it proved to be an overwhelming success.