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Study: Church closures and ‘the most significant engine for evangelistic growth’
The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant churches.
Will McRaney continues legal battle against NAMB
Will McRaney has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fifth Circuit ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board under the church autonomy doctrine.
World Watch List 2026: Which countries are among the worst?
Syria broke into the top 10 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian for the first time in nearly a decade in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List as more than 388 million Christians worldwide faced high levels of persecution or discrimination last year.
Seniors experience ‘life-changing’ deer hunts
John Birkhead, age 90, was able to go on an assisted deer hunt in late November thanks to a project of Missouri Baptist Homes that links seniors with a mentor to hunt the many deer in Missouri’s woods.
Avoiding false concepts: 3 things that discipleship is not
A conversation has always existed during my ministry between evangelism and discipleship. The conversation often pits ministers on different sides: those who evangelize and those who disciple.
Woman charged after fraudulent GoFundMe campaign for Camp Mystic victim
A 28-year old woman has been charged in Houston, Texas, with impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic victim to raise money through a GoFundMe page.
Supreme Court weighs arguments on gender, sports
Sports and gender drew the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday (Jan. 13) as the justices heard arguments in two cases challenging state laws that limit participation on girls’ and women’s sports teams to biological females.
First person: Two ponytail holders and the role of parents in discipleship
My 4-year-old daughter has finally come to the point where she wants to wear her hair in a ponytail. Of course, this desire is random throughout the day, so there are times where she wants me to hold her ponytail holder for her.
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‘Be on guard’: Scammers target Louisiana church
A Louisiana Baptist church has sounded a warning after scammers recently impersonated their pastor.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for January 11, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Update on defamation case against SBC, others
Tennessee Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday (Jan. 8) while spotlighting the need for “clarity regarding the church autonomy doctrine” in connection with the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse response process.
Evangelical author, speaker retires after admitting affair
Philip Yancey, a beloved evangelical author and speaker, will retire from public ministry after admitting to a long-term affair.
Practical steps to better connect men in your church
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.
Militants continue deadly attacks on Christian villages after U.S. missile strikes in Nigeria
Militants have killed at least 58 individuals in Christian villages in northeastern and northcentral Nigeria since Christmas and kidnapped others from a Catholic boarding school, according to numerous reports.
First person: 13 pivots you should make in 2026 for congregational vitality
Less than 10% of all congregations are soaring with faith and are on a God-empowered spiritual strategic journey to live
Tragic attack on Hanukkah event in Sydney
The investigation continues as at least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded when a father and son reportedly opened fire on people during a Hanukkah celebration Sunday (Dec. 14) at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, according to multiple news outlets. Authorities called the attack terrorism targeting Jewish Australians.
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World Watch List 2026: Which countries are among the worst?
Syria broke into the top 10 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian for the first time in nearly a decade in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List as more than 388 million Christians worldwide faced high levels of persecution or discrimination last year.
Seniors experience ‘life-changing’ deer hunts
John Birkhead, age 90, was able to go on an assisted deer hunt in late November thanks to a project of Missouri Baptist Homes that links seniors with a mentor to hunt the many deer in Missouri’s woods.
First person: Two ponytail holders and the role of parents in discipleship
My 4-year-old daughter has finally come to the point where she wants to wear her hair in a ponytail. Of course, this desire is random throughout the day, so there are times where she wants me to hold her ponytail holder for her.
Practical steps to better connect men in your church
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.
World Watch List 2026: Which countries are among the worst?
Syria broke into the top 10 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian for the first time in nearly a decade in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List as more than 388 million Christians worldwide faced high levels of persecution or discrimination last year.
Seniors experience ‘life-changing’ deer hunts
John Birkhead, age 90, was able to go on an assisted deer hunt in late November thanks to a project of Missouri Baptist Homes that links seniors with a mentor to hunt the many deer in Missouri’s woods.
First person: Two ponytail holders and the role of parents in discipleship
My 4-year-old daughter has finally come to the point where she wants to wear her hair in a ponytail. Of course, this desire is random throughout the day, so there are times where she wants me to hold her ponytail holder for her.
Practical steps to better connect men in your church
Over the last few years, there has been a slow attendance shift in the seats and pews of our churches. You may have already recognized it in the sea of faces in your congregation on an average Sunday morning.