Kirk Kirkland to lead Lifeway Worship
November 13, 2025
Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. See related stories on
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Study: Churchgoers tipping toward socialism, away from Scripture?
November 13, 2025
A new national survey describing the ongoing ideological and spiritual drift among Americans reveals that even consistent churchgoers are abandoning traditional biblical beliefs and conservative social perspectives.
Storytelling: Should we bring back the annual associational letter?
November 7, 2025
Should we bring back the annual associational letter? Probably not, even though Baptists are not hearing many of the great stories of congregations in association with one another.
First person: Developing a culture of invitation
November 5, 2025
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church.
Analysis of Annual Church Profile shows areas of decline, growth in SBC
November 4, 2025
The average Southern Baptist church is likely an older, small Southern church. If you want to find a growing congregation, however, you might need to look for a new, larger church—or even one in the Northeast.
AI and your church: 4 practical prompts to start using this week
November 3, 2025
Artificial Intelligence isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner
‘Beyond your walls’: Boosting your church livestream
November 1, 2025
If your church is livestreaming services each week, congratulations—you’re reaching far beyond your walls.
Studies show Americans doubt ghosts, paranormal activity
October 29, 2025
Many U.S. homes may decorate with ghosts and witches for Halloween, but most U.S. adults are doubtful they actually exist.
First person: Why some pastors aren’t ready to lead church revitalization
October 27, 2025
I believe in church planting, and I also believe in church revitalization. We need to do both if we want to reach North America. I’m
Whatever happened to associational letters?
October 25, 2025
Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.
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