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Sign language breaks barriers to gospel, discipleship in West Africa
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $200 million.

Pew Research: More Americans falling into ‘spiritual but not religious’
Americans have been abandoning organized religion in droves and while some have walked away from religion altogether, a distinct group of Americans now call themselves “spiritual but not religious.”

Rolling Fork church continuing to rebuild, offer hope to community after tornado
“Our city is 1.4 miles wide,” Mississippi pastor Britt Williamson remarked. “The tornado was a mile wide. We had an

Connecting with heritage: New Myanmar fellowship sends 1st missionaries to nations
As new International Mission Board missionaries gathered for a special commissioning service near Richmond, Virginia, on Dec. 7, six representatives of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA fellowship traveled from Maryland.

2023 verse of year (again) for popular Bible app confronts fear
For the third consecutive year, the verse most engaged in 2023 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app.

NH church leader commits suicide following abuse allegations
A New Hampshire church is working through the tragic loss of one of its ministry leaders after he reportedly took his own life on Thursday (Dec. 7), following sexual abuse allegations being investigated against him.

Relationships needed to advance gospel around the globe
Rose had a passion to reach a people group situated in the Horn of Africa. Accessing them was another question altogether. She knew she couldn’t do it alone. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.

‘I’m still here’: SC pastor celebrates 60 years at same church
John Arthur, pastor at Eureka First Baptist Church near Aiken, South Carolina, will pass the six-decade mark Jan. 1 — and he still preaches every Sunday.
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Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines: Cancer has spread to lungs
Following his recent diagnosis of kidney cancer, Steve Gaines shared in a video update Dec. 7 that the cancer has spread to his lungs.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 3, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Inside the latest ‘worship war’: Can a song be ‘tainted’?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part I of a three-part series on worship music. Have you heard about the

Former Confederate Railroad band member now spends days as traveling evangelist
A Georgia man’s chance meeting with country music star Chris McDaniel in a Delaware store led to a life-changing encounter with someone far more famous.

Needed: A huge shift in the journey of churches
Let’s ban all “re-” words when talking about the journey of churches. “Re-” words are about going back, doing something again and preserving the way things were in the past.

3 Christmas communication tips for churches amid ‘noisy holiday season’
There are many Christmas communication tips we can learn from the nativity passages in Scripture. Let’s look at some verses in Luke and Galatians …

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 10
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 10, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Getty’s ‘Sing! An Irish Christmas’ leaves crowd ‘stirred for Jesus’
Irish singer-songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty returned to the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for their Christ-centered concert “Sing! An Irish Christmas.”
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Pew Research: More Americans falling into ‘spiritual but not religious’
Americans have been abandoning organized religion in droves and while some have walked away from religion altogether, a distinct group of Americans now call themselves “spiritual but not religious.”

Relationships needed to advance gospel around the globe
Rose had a passion to reach a people group situated in the Horn of Africa. Accessing them was another question altogether. She knew she couldn’t do it alone. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.

Training results in 17 churches planted in Zambia, still growing
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $200 million.

5 book recommendations to enjoy this Christmas
Here are a few books recommended for you as you finalize your own list — and one bonus recommendation.

Pew Research: More Americans falling into ‘spiritual but not religious’
Americans have been abandoning organized religion in droves and while some have walked away from religion altogether, a distinct group of Americans now call themselves “spiritual but not religious.”

Relationships needed to advance gospel around the globe
Rose had a passion to reach a people group situated in the Horn of Africa. Accessing them was another question altogether. She knew she couldn’t do it alone. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.

Training results in 17 churches planted in Zambia, still growing
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $200 million.

5 book recommendations to enjoy this Christmas
Here are a few books recommended for you as you finalize your own list — and one bonus recommendation.