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National WMU’s Wisdom-Martin announces 2027 retirement plans

December 10, 2025

“Faithfulness in this season calls me to be present with my family in a way that cannot be sustained by the obligations of my current ministry role. Our mission remains unchanged because it is rooted in God’s calling, not in one individual. God’s plan for this organization is bigger than any single person’s role. I have every confidence the Lord will guide and undergird WMU. His faithfulness does not change.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin

George Bullard’s new book released by TAB Media Group

December 10, 2025

Most congregations have not fully captured God’s vision for them and too often settle for average — rather than strive for exceptional, says George Bullard.

Foshie elected to lead Illinois Baptist State Association

December 9, 2025

Scott Foshie’s tenure as IBSA executive director officially begins April 1. But as of Jan. 1, he has a plan for his first 100 days. “In my apprenticeship season with Nate (Adams), which I am grateful for, I am also going to be in a deep listening season.”

‘Ultimate gift’: Reaching every inmate in South Carolina at Christmas

December 9, 2025

For 49 years, South Carolina Baptists have provided a Christmas gift to every inmate in the state, bringing hope to nearly 1 million people over the life of the ministry.

First person: I’ll be home for Christmas

December 8, 2025

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is one of the most pleasant and beloved songs of the Christmas season. Although its popularity was revived in recent

First person: Why I’m not a fan of longer sermons

December 7, 2025

Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me.

Food pantry sees growth as ‘small miracle’

December 6, 2025

The community food pantry at Apison Baptist Church in Apison, Tennessee, saw an uptick in demand this past November when the government shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits, forcing families to seek emergency food assistance.

First person: Christmas peace for the single parent

December 5, 2025

As a single dad, I spent many Christmas Eves alone. While I wrapped presents for my son, I sometimes wondered what he might be doing.

First person: 15 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2026

December 4, 2025

You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year even though we’re a few weeks away from 2026, and I assume that some of those goals are related to your spiritual walk.

Report spotlights theological confusion regarding life after death

December 3, 2025

Americans — including millions who identify as Christians — hold strikingly conflicted beliefs about sin, salvation and the afterlife, according to a new report from George Barna.

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