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July 1, 2026
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Mother’s faith grows amid ‘deepest grief’ after son’s murder
May 28, 2026
The morning after her son was killed, Katrina Leonard knew only one thing: She had to go to church.
Retired pastor giving pastors a break through no-cost sabbatical ministry
May 1, 2026
Before becoming a director of missions, and even more so while serving in that role, Rick Standard saw a need that kept surfacing among pastors, especially those in small and mid-sized churches.
Hershael York gives last message as dean at Southern
April 14, 2026
Two accounts from Luke 10 provided the text for Hershael York’s last chapel message Tuesday (April 14) in his role as the dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. York, who will step down from the dean position after the spring semester, will continue to be on the faculty at Southern as professor of Christian preaching.
Butterfield shares about sin, transformation and the Christian life’s ‘normal war’
February 27, 2026
Rosaria Butterfield recently shared with Union University students that her former identity as a lesbian activist was not the root of her sin, but rather the “evil fruit” of a deeper unbelief in God.
Carrying the load: Why pastors are leaving the pulpit
February 11, 2026
A 2025 Lifeway Research article indicated while only 1 percent of protestant pastors on average decide to step down from ministry each year, the reasons for them stepping down are dynamic, with pastors facing many unique challenges and uncertainties.
BGAV Learning Labs address ‘foundational’ questions church leaders are asking
November 11, 2025
Each lab included hands-on activities, real-world examples from a church or ministry, practical tools and the offer of follow-up coaching.
Management years of congregations and the need for God’s empowering vision
September 13, 2025
As I sat across the desk from the pastor, I heard him describe a congregation with many great qualities. But they had no idea about where they were headed, much less what God’s empowering vision might be for their next seven years.
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