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First person: Lessons learned through caregiving journey

May 27, 2026

Our world changed in August 2024. A neighbor called to say, “Your wife is lying on the pavement.”

Helping NextGen embrace role in missions

May 26, 2026

The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

May 25, 2026

More scattered congregations are soaring than gathered congregations

May 25, 2026

Philip, an engineer and devoted husband in a family of five that recently moved to town, scheduled a visit with Ryan, the lead pastor of Central congregation. Philip is interested in learning more about this congregation.

Taking gospel hope to county jail every Sunday morning

May 24, 2026

Every Sunday at 6:45 a.m. women from Fitzpatrick Baptist Church arrive at the Floyd County Jail to have a Bible study with the female inmates. That ministry has borne fruit, as evidenced by the baptism of one woman on May 18.

‘Mission-minded’ Venture Teams equip teens to be missional

May 23, 2026

For years, the Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union has made a difference in the lives of students.

Are congregations spiritual organisms or religious organizations?

May 22, 2026

Is your congregation more like a living, ever-changing spiritual organism or a religious organization in danger of institutionalization? Your answer makes a tremendous long-term difference in the vitality and vibrancy of your congregation and its Christlike witness.