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Oklahoma pro-lifers rally for annual Rose Day event
On Feb. 5, hundreds of Oklahoman pro-life supporters attended the annual Rose Day event, held inside the Oklahoma State Capitol at the beginning of a new legislative session.
Texas churches join lawsuit regarding change in immigration policy
The lawsuit asserts the change in policy for immigration enforcement violates both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
SBC Exec Comm to meet next week in Nashville
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will convene its annual February meeting next week (Feb. 17–18) in Nashville.
Florida planter grateful for churches’ support in Helene efforts
“When Hurricane Helene came through, we got hit with three feet of water … we lost about 90% of everything we owned,” said Ronnie Rentz. “I couldn’t even get into the house at first because all the water had picked up our furniture.”
LCU alum admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar
“I have already submitted briefs to the Supreme Court protecting women’s spaces and opportunities, promoting life, advancing age verification for pornography, and against government overreach,” Brittany Jones said.
First person: Evangelism that everyone can do
Plymouth Park Baptist Church had been in a long season of decline. From a megachurch well over a decade ago to a little over 100 on Sundays, the church was in desperate need of revitalization—fast—when I became the pastor.
Church benefits from investment in bivocational pastor
Investing in young men in ministry carries great rewards — as evidenced by what has happened at First Baptist Church Fairdale.
First person: Lessons from the hardwood
With College March Madness just around the corner, high school basketball is winding down and regional tournament brackets are starting to take shape. What can we as Christians learn from basketball?
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 9
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 9, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
Pakistan’s preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns.
‘He Gets Us’ ads return during Super Bowl LIX
The “He Gets Us” ad campaign aired a new commercial during the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb. 9), marking the project’s third consecutive year of having a presence in the big game.
Family, friends mourn loss of retired missionary, ministry leader after attack
Family, friends and others in the Orlando community are morning the loss of 85-year-old Lucy Pat Curl, a long-time pastor’s wife who died after being attacked Jan. 31 during a home invasion.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 16, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
First person: The church and the NCAA transfer portal
A 2022 Lifeway Research study indicated Baptist church attendance has significantly decreased over the past several years.
‘It was incredible’: God’s providence credited for heading off disaster for SBTS family
“It’s amazing to see the Lord’s providence — that Taco Bell saved our lives.”
Longtime California Baptist leader Fermín Whittaker dies at 83
Fermín A. Whittaker, the longest-tenured executive director of California Southern Baptist Convention, died Friday, Feb. 7.
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Florida planter grateful for churches’ support in Helene efforts
“When Hurricane Helene came through, we got hit with three feet of water … we lost about 90% of everything we owned,” said Ronnie Rentz. “I couldn’t even get into the house at first because all the water had picked up our furniture.”
First person: Lessons from the hardwood
With College March Madness just around the corner, high school basketball is winding down and regional tournament brackets are starting to take shape. What can we as Christians learn from basketball?
Grief to Grace ministry offers encouragement to pastors’ widows
“Grief to Grace is designed for ministers’ widows to surround newer widows with comfort, encouragement and support,” said Roger Sing Oldham, pastor engagement director with the TBMB.
Nursing ministry celebrates 40 years of caring for church members’ needs
“It represents a priority of ministry particularly to our elderly members, but it also serves all the church family,” said John Waters, lead pastor of First Baptist Church Statesboro, Georgia.
Florida planter grateful for churches’ support in Helene efforts
“When Hurricane Helene came through, we got hit with three feet of water … we lost about 90% of everything we owned,” said Ronnie Rentz. “I couldn’t even get into the house at first because all the water had picked up our furniture.”
First person: Lessons from the hardwood
With College March Madness just around the corner, high school basketball is winding down and regional tournament brackets are starting to take shape. What can we as Christians learn from basketball?
Grief to Grace ministry offers encouragement to pastors’ widows
“Grief to Grace is designed for ministers’ widows to surround newer widows with comfort, encouragement and support,” said Roger Sing Oldham, pastor engagement director with the TBMB.
Nursing ministry celebrates 40 years of caring for church members’ needs
“It represents a priority of ministry particularly to our elderly members, but it also serves all the church family,” said John Waters, lead pastor of First Baptist Church Statesboro, Georgia.