Study: Why do pastors leave the ministry?
August 13, 2025
Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision, according to a Lifeway Research study.
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New Georgia Baptist Mission Board facility ‘tool for prayer, planning and action’
August 13, 2025
Pastors, associational missionaries, and city officials gathered Tuesday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the official opening of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s new ministry center and administrative offices in Alpharetta.
Church ‘transplant’ offers model of planting process
August 13, 2025
Three years ago, during a regular meeting at Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, pastor Scott Parkinson tapped Jesse Haywood on the shoulder and asked, “Hey, do you want to plant a church?”
Christian back under investigation after praying silently in public
August 13, 2025
West Midlands authorities have confirmed an active investigation into Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who reportedly has been engaging in silent prayer on a public street near an abortion facility in Birmingham, England.
Marriage ministry making community impact
August 13, 2025
First Baptist Church of Richardson went without a marriage ministry several years. In 2024, Pastor Ronny Marriott decided it was time to make a change.
Characteristics of strong worship
August 12, 2025
I preach in a lot of churches. Sometimes the portion of worship prior to the sermon is superb, and sometimes it’s not so good. I admit that my assessment is entirely subjective.
‘Small church with a big heart’ serves hundreds with annual clothes giveaway
August 12, 2025
Pastor Gary Carringer proudly describes Polly Ann Baptist Church as “the small church with the big heart.” About 40 people fill the pews on Sunday mornings, but this humble congregation makes a big impact on its community.
Update: World Vision wins sex discrimination case in appeals court
August 11, 2025
A federal appellate court ruled in favor of World Vision, a global Christian relief and development organization, last week, saying it was justified in revoking
First person: We really do care but we don’t always know how to help
August 11, 2025
“There’s a huge guilt on the SBC for translating the gospel into white bread, middle class Protestantism,” Al Mohler stated in 2009 in reference to how Southern Baptists think about ministering to those who need government assistance.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 17
August 11, 2025
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
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