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First person: Taking the gospel where people are … YouTube?

January 22, 2026

I pastor a small church in the country — 45 minutes or so from the closest stop light. We average about 25 people in worship.

Conference leaders present information during a workshop where people are gathered to attend.

WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’

January 21, 2026

Approximately 210 missions leaders from across the country gathered recently in Birmingham, Alabama, where they participated in general sessions, 22 conference options designed to equip and inspire, interactive opportunities and more.

First person: Why Myanmar needs Baptists ‘to pay close attention to the suffering of Christians’

January 21, 2026

For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.

First person: Responding to hurting people

January 20, 2026

Demeaning insecurities often plague us when trials invade our lives. We wonder if God still loves us. We worry that our pain is the direct result of our sin. We grieve what we perceive to be the absence of God in our lives.

Soaring congregations emphasize lifelong journey of Christians

January 19, 2026

For Baptists and many other evangelical denominations or networks, the most important spiritual experience every person can have is to receive Jesus the Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Opinion: What good crisis management should teach churches

January 18, 2026

When a Hilton-branded hotel in Minnesota canceled reservations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, it didn’t stay local — it became national news almost instantly.

First person: Why storytelling is important — and how it needs to be done differently

January 17, 2026

We’re living in a time when people don’t automatically trust institutions — especially churches and ministries. Scandals, political polarization, social media outrage and overpromising have left many audiences skeptical before you ever open your mouth.