Calling out the called one congregation at a time
August 11, 2026
Have altar calls asking people to publicly declare they feel God is calling them into vocational Christian service ran their course?
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First Person: She’s heading off to college; did we do enough?
August 10, 2026
It looks like a girl’s college dorm room exploded all over our dining room table. You’ll find lamps, fan, hangers, plastic shelves, a headboard, bedding,
First person: Here’s what small groups can learn from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School
August 9, 2026
When I started ministry many years ago, on-campus Sunday School was the predominant form of small groups. That trend has changed now, but the structure of old-fashioned Sunday school still provides needed lessons for small groups, regardless of their meeting place or time.
Should your church help launch a new congregation?
August 8, 2026
Trip attended a denominational meeting for deacons where a speaker urged every church to help launch a new congregation.
‘Phantom Hacker’ scam resulting in billions of dollars in losses nationwide
August 7, 2026
GuideStone Financial Resources is encouraging individuals to be alert to a rapidly growing fraud scheme known as the “Phantom Hacker” scam, which the FBI says
Texas Hill Country in ‘tremendous’ need of volunteers, resources for flood recovery
August 7, 2026
Kerr County and the rest of the Texas Hill Country continue to struggle from the recent traumatic floods in the region resulting in more damage than last year’s catastrophic flood.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
August 6, 2026
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
August 6, 2026
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
August 5, 2026
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
August 4, 2026
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
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