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SEBTS celebrates inauguration of Scott Pace as 7th president
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College celebrated the inauguration of the seminary’s seventh president, Scott Pace on Tuesday (Oct. 13).
Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
Church and politics: Why pastors are resistant to endorse candidates
The courts may still be deciding the legal status of political endorsements in churches, but most pastors have already made their decision.
First person: What I wish I knew before that first phone
Every Christian parent I know is bracing for the same day. The day the phone arrives.
Fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? Study says yes.
Do fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? According to the American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report, the answer is yes.
A conversation with the ERLC’s Evan Lenow
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board’s The Baptist Record recently interviewed Evan Lenow, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
Hurricane Isaias response: Baptists serving meals, clearing debris and more
As the week begins, Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are on the move serving meals and clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle Oct. 9.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 18, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
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Study: Pastors are preaching longer — and churchgoers don’t seem to mind?
More pastors are preaching longer sermons, and most churchgoers are OK with it. In fact, a small but growing number
First person: How churches can respond to growing epidemic of adult child estrangement
We are discovering more and more Christian parents and grandparents sitting in church pews suffering silently as they face the intense pain of their adult children’s unexpected estrangement.
First person: Unique gift ideas to show appreciation for your pastor
We have a few weeks left in Pastor Appreciation Month. As I think about this month, I’m reminded of some
Hurricane watch: Baptists on standby, ‘ready to begin’ as Isaias approaches
This story has been updated since originally published. Your first question about this latest weather threat may involve how to
Hurricane Isaias response: Baptists serving meals, clearing debris and more
As the week begins, Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are on the move serving meals and clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle Oct. 9.
Fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? Study says yes.
Do fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? According to the American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report, the answer is yes.
First person: Reflecting on Jim Bakker and ‘overnight’ impact of SBC’s TV network
Jim Bakker’s death brought back many memories of the PTL Club.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 11, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
First person: What I wish I knew before that first phone
Every Christian parent I know is bracing for the same day. The day the phone arrives.
Hurricane Isaias response: Baptists serving meals, clearing debris and more
As the week begins, Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are on the move serving meals and clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle Oct. 9.
First person: Are you stuck in the future?
“You are the future of the church.” “One day God is going to use you.” “Once you graduate…” “Once you complete…” “Once you…” Fill in the blank. But what about now?
Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
First person: What I wish I knew before that first phone
Every Christian parent I know is bracing for the same day. The day the phone arrives.
Hurricane Isaias response: Baptists serving meals, clearing debris and more
As the week begins, Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are on the move serving meals and clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle Oct. 9.
First person: Are you stuck in the future?
“You are the future of the church.” “One day God is going to use you.” “Once you graduate…” “Once you complete…” “Once you…” Fill in the blank. But what about now?