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.
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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.
Reaching the lost through a night of professional wrestling?
August 11, 2025
First Baptist Church Taylorsville recently hosted a unique fundraiser to support the church’s Christian school — an evening of professional wrestling and ministry.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 17
August 11, 2025
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Americans’ trust in the Church making rebound?
August 11, 2025
While most Americans remain distrustful of the church, a growing number say they have confidence in the institution. Currently, 36% say they trust the church, according to Gallup’s annual tracking poll.
First person: Older, golder, bolder
August 10, 2025
Remember when you thought you knew your life direction, what you’d be, what you’d do? Chances are good your early ambitions gave you a great start, but once you started moving, they couldn’t keep up with you.
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