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Tim Tebow ‘caught off guard,’ steps back from Life Surge

September 30, 2026

Tim Tebow announced a pause in his relationship with Life Surge as he seeks to learn more about the company’s practices.

Former Oklahoma Baptist University president Bob Agee dies at 87

September 30, 2026

Bob Agee, who served as president of Oklahoma Baptist University for 16 years and later as president emeritus, died Sept. 26, the university announced in a statement.

Knowing household demographics can focus your congregation’s ministry

September 30, 2026

In this column, we launch a series of real-time insights on how to connect reliable data to Kingdom growth. Let’s address the first research insight from the previous column.

Freed Chinese pastor urges Christians to pray, speak out for imprisoned

September 30, 2026

A Chinese pastor freed from prison three months ago joined advocates at a religious freedom conference in Dallas, Texas, on Monday (Sept. 28) in urging Christians to pray and speak out for those jailed for their faith.

BMCU President McMillin to retire in June 2027

September 30, 2026

Barbara C. McMillin, the eighth president of Mississippi’s Blue Mountain Christian University, has announced that she will retire June 30, 2027. She will complete her

Evangelist says Scripture, ‘3-minute story’ open door to gospel change

September 30, 2026

Scripture is the secret to effectively sharing your testimony, says Southern Baptist Evangelist Ronnie Hill. Relevant motivation can help open the door.

Iowa Baptist executive Tim Lubinus to begin new ministry assignment

September 29, 2026

After more than 12 years of serving the churches of Iowa, Tim Lubinus is preparing to transition from his role as Baptist Convention of Iowa executive director into a new season of ministry. Early next year, Lubinus will move into a new ministry assignment with Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, focusing on global missions and other ministry opportunities connected to his experience and calling.