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‘Free food, free gospel’: Georgia barbecue feeds souls, hungry people
M25 Barbecue is personal, selfless, effective and Christ-honoring. It’s an outreach ministry that combines compassion, service, evangelism, and, yes — barbecue — what appears to be a winning recipe for any church or community.
Phoenix church offers refuge to prevent heat-related deaths
Bethesda Community Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona, is offering refuge through a Heat Relief Respite Center to help prevent heat-related deaths.
Study: How are churches responding to today’s opioid crisis?
More Americans are dying of opioid abuse, but fewer churches are serving those with opioid addictions, according to a Lifeway Research study.
Hispanic volunteers on mission, ‘ready to see God at work’
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations. See more details on resources.
First person: Showing international students Jesus is worth the cost
Sharing Christ with international students is worth the cost, writes Jane Elliot, associate director of Baptist Campus Ministries at Drexel University.
Study: Pastors more hesitant to share political preferences
Like other Americans, pastors are deciding who they’ll vote for in the November election. Compared to previous elections, however, they’re much more hesitant to share their preference.
‘Pivotal’ years: 1,730 students, leaders receive jumpstart for season of campus ministry
Days before the start of a new school year, more than 1,730 college students and leaders gathered at Falls Creek
Lifeway camps offer largest missions offering to IMB, NAMB in recent years
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $678,283.32 to International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell on Sept. 17.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 15
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for September 15, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
‘Live Like You’re Dying’: TN pastor’s words ringing out to thousands after death
Pastor Bobby Mullins recently posted these words on Facebook — “What if you only had one month to live? … What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?” He and his wife, Wanda, would lose their lives a week later.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 22, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
SBC Exec Comm to sell downtown building, create new department on abuse response
In an effort to help the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee rebound from ongoing financial struggles and growing legal expenses, the EC announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17) it was planning to sell its downtown Nashville building.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
‘No-frills’ cowboy church steers lost to Jesus in Tennessee
As pastor of a cowboy church, Byron Ash has a strict rule: No poaching allowed. That’s not in reference to cattle or horses, but to church members.
Updated list of ERLC board of trustees
Scott Foshie of Illinois is the new board chair for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Amy Pettway of Florida is vice chair, and Anthony Cox of Arizona is secretary. Trustees represent nearly 30 states. Find the full list here.
‘God called, and here we are’: Iorg installed as SBC Exec Comm president
Jeff Iorg was installed to lead the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee as president and CEO on Monday (Sept. 16) during the EC’s September meeting.
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‘Free food, free gospel’: Georgia barbecue feeds souls, hungry people
M25 Barbecue is personal, selfless, effective and Christ-honoring. It’s an outreach ministry that combines compassion, service, evangelism, and, yes — barbecue — what appears to be a winning recipe for any church or community.
First person: Showing international students Jesus is worth the cost
Sharing Christ with international students is worth the cost, writes Jane Elliot, associate director of Baptist Campus Ministries at Drexel University.
‘Pivotal’ years: 1,730 students, leaders receive jumpstart for season of campus ministry
Days before the start of a new school year, more than 1,730 college students and leaders gathered at Falls Creek
SBC Exec Comm to sell downtown building, create new department on abuse response
In an effort to help the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee rebound from ongoing financial struggles and growing legal expenses, the EC announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17) it was planning to sell its downtown Nashville building.
‘Free food, free gospel’: Georgia barbecue feeds souls, hungry people
M25 Barbecue is personal, selfless, effective and Christ-honoring. It’s an outreach ministry that combines compassion, service, evangelism, and, yes — barbecue — what appears to be a winning recipe for any church or community.
First person: Showing international students Jesus is worth the cost
Sharing Christ with international students is worth the cost, writes Jane Elliot, associate director of Baptist Campus Ministries at Drexel University.
‘Pivotal’ years: 1,730 students, leaders receive jumpstart for season of campus ministry
Days before the start of a new school year, more than 1,730 college students and leaders gathered at Falls Creek
SBC Exec Comm to sell downtown building, create new department on abuse response
In an effort to help the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee rebound from ongoing financial struggles and growing legal expenses, the EC announced on Tuesday (Sept. 17) it was planning to sell its downtown Nashville building.