Three years ago, during a regular meeting at Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, pastor Scott Parkinson tapped Jesse Haywood on the shoulder and asked, “Hey, do you want to plant a church?”
West Midlands authorities have confirmed an active investigation into Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who reportedly has been engaging in silent prayer on a public street near an abortion facility in Birmingham, England.
First Baptist Church of Richardson went without a marriage ministry several years. In 2024, Pastor Ronny Marriott decided it was time to make a change.
I preach in a lot of churches. Sometimes the portion of worship prior to the sermon is superb, and sometimes it’s not so good. I admit that my assessment is entirely subjective.
Pastor Gary Carringer proudly describes Polly Ann Baptist Church as “the small church with the big heart.” About 40 people fill the pews on Sunday mornings, but this humble congregation makes a big impact on its community.
A federal appellate court ruled in favor of World Vision, a global Christian relief and development organization, last week, saying it was justified in revoking
“There’s a huge guilt on the SBC for translating the gospel into white bread, middle class Protestantism,” Al Mohler stated in 2009 in reference to how Southern Baptists think about ministering to those who need government assistance.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
First Baptist Church Taylorsville recently hosted a unique fundraiser to support the church’s Christian school — an evening of professional wrestling and ministry.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
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