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Arkansas dental clinics show love of Christ, impact of church partnerships
For volunteers serving at a recent Arkansas Baptist Medical + Dental Clinic in Alma, caring for patients meant more than providing free healthcare.
New Hampshire’s new law scores victory for parental rights
Several states are defending what many see as a fundamental truth: Parents, not government bureaucrats or activist educators, are the primary stewards of their children’s well-being.
First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
‘Shocking message’: Finnish lawmaker denied travel to U.K. following hate speech conviction
The U.K. government has barred Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen from entering the country due to Finland’s Supreme Court convicting her of hate speech.
First person: Stop trying to ‘manufacture what only God can do’
Every church has that mythical “perfect” Sunday. The worship is powerful. The sermon lands. Everything clicks.
WMU Foundation announces grant recipients
The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Foundation has announced recipients of the following grants: the Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant, Jessica Powell Loftis Acteens Curriculum Grant and the Judith Slayden and David Warren Hayes Endowment to Combat Human Trafficking.
First person: How do I start a women’s ministry?
Starting something new can be exciting, especially when it comes to women’s ministry. If you are like me, you have so many ideas and your love for people feeds your excitement to gather them together and minister to them.
‘Launching point’: 87 students profess faith at camp
Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.
Chinese underground church pastor freed, arrives in U.S.
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of one of China’s largest underground churches, has been released from detention and reunited with his family in the United States.
Opinion: Wills are good, but not great in the end
Regardless of the size of your estate, having a well-designed estate plan can help simplify matters for your loved ones and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
First person: Reflecting on Lindsey Graham’s death, other unexpected news
Sen. Graham was a former presidential candidate and a strong advocate for the war with Iran. He had been in Ukraine on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
What did George Washington have to say about Baptist chaplains?
In 1776 there were 497 Baptist churches in the 13 colonies with approximately 10,000 church members. The effect of the great Separate Baptist revival was just beginning to be felt as Baptist growth would continue steadily into the 19th century.
America celebrates 250th birthday
John Adams thought America’s independence should be celebrated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”
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First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
‘Launching point’: 87 students profess faith at camp
Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.
First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.
Rural church turns love of outdoors into community outreach
In Wilkinson County, where hunting, fishing and time outdoors are part of everyday life, New Hope Christian Fellowship found a natural way to reach its neighbors.
First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
‘Launching point’: 87 students profess faith at camp
Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.
First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.
Rural church turns love of outdoors into community outreach
In Wilkinson County, where hunting, fishing and time outdoors are part of everyday life, New Hope Christian Fellowship found a natural way to reach its neighbors.