In 1996, the first retreat for bivocational ministers and wives was held at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee, drawing about 20 couples.
The twelfth annual Crisis Preparation and Sustainable Living Expo, which took place Feb. 10–11 at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, drew at least
A dozen years ago Herb Gage, pastor of Cavern Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico, told the congregation his wife had heard of a church
The Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 5–12, 2023. Faithfulness in difficult places sums up missionary Kay Bennett’s ministry to the marginalized
When Wes Brown planted a church on 16 acres of farmland, there wasn’t much nearby but wide-open space. Fifteen years later houses are going up
One of the ways I like to encourage people is to tell them to do what you do for the glory of God, and do
GuideStone Financial Resources trustees affirmed a new strategic plan for the Southern Baptist Convention entity during their meeting in Plano, Texas. Trustees also recognized Hawkins,
Many churches have stopped handing out printed bulletins. During the pandemic, churches couldn’t distribute printed bulletins because attendance moved online. When we returned to in-person
Tom Stolle has been named executive director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. Mark Dooley has also been named associate executive director, the convention announced.
At the first of March, the International Mission Board counted more than 1,200 candidates in the missionary application process. This is a significant milestone for
