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Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?

Multistate disaster relief response shows cooperation at work
The response to the recent damaging storms in Indiana showed the strength of Southern Baptist cooperation when a disaster overwhelms the capacity of one state.

Christian persecution surges in Iran: 33 ministers killed, more than 130 arrested
The underground church in Iran is growing. So is the price of belonging to it.

‘God in the valley’: Georgia pastor faces ALS diagnosis with faith
For 30 years, pastor Chris Pritchett has walked with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, Georgia, through seasons of joy, grief, uncertainty and loss. On Sunday (Aug. 23), he asked the church to walk with him.

Myanmar military dictators execute Christian pastor
After about a month of imprisonment, William, who led his congregation for more than 25 years in eastern Myanmar (formerly Burma), was murdered by the military junta, along with Nam Ceu, another follower of Christ who was arrested.

How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the attacks that changed our nation — and the world.

Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”

Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
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Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.

Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
Armed with a vision to help meet the need for pulpit supply in Mississippi and surrounding states, the Pastor Training School of Mississippi was developed under the leadership of a group of like-minded men to assist others serving in pastoral ministry.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Launching a new congregation, part 2 — the deacons say, ‘No’
Brian was disappointed, but not surprised. “It was not totally unexpected,” he told Trip. “When I was pastor of another congregation where we talked about launching a new congregation, we got the same first response.”

Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.

Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
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Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?

Multistate disaster relief response shows cooperation at work
The response to the recent damaging storms in Indiana showed the strength of Southern Baptist cooperation when a disaster overwhelms the capacity of one state.

How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the attacks that changed our nation — and the world.

Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”

Remembering 9/11 keeps me humble, helps me empathize, pushes me forward
My fingers continuously paused on the keyboard as I thought through what to share in this week’s editorial. It had to focus on 9/11, but what could I really say that hasn’t been said before?

Multistate disaster relief response shows cooperation at work
The response to the recent damaging storms in Indiana showed the strength of Southern Baptist cooperation when a disaster overwhelms the capacity of one state.

How should your church respond when the world changes?
A church’s communication calendar should never be more important than the people receiving it. Sept. 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the attacks that changed our nation — and the world.

Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”





