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Florida pastor blends faith with athletics

October 25, 2022

JJ Johnson does a different kind of moonlighting. In addition to his position as pastor of South Tampa Fellowship, he also labors day and night as

Americans’ view of prayer in sports

October 24, 2022

Most Americans don’t mind prayer at football games, maybe because they don’t think it’ll make much of a difference over who wins. More than half

Gospel goalie: Texas pastor excels on the ice

October 15, 2022

Some preachers are renowned for fiery sermons. One small-town Central Texas pastor is known, at least in some circles, for his skill on the ice.

‘Hillbilly 100’: Race ministry team reaches fans at famed dirt track race

September 15, 2022

The annual “Hillbilly 100” dirt track race at the Tyler County Speedway in rural West Virginia is dubbed “America’s oldest dirt late model event.” It

Ouachita student-athlete remembered as humble leader, man of faith

September 7, 2022

Ouachita Baptist University senior starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team Clark Yarbrough died Sept. 4 following a sudden collapse, the Arkansas Baptist News

‘My faith is everything,’ Kentucky quarterback says

September 2, 2022

Kentucky quarterback Deuce Hogan sees the football field as his platform on and off turf. “I always tell people it’s a 100-yard stage,” said Hogan,

Missionary kid wins medals at Unicycle World Championships

August 22, 2022

The young American stood in the back of the truck as it moved slowly through the streets of Nalerigu, Ghana. Friends gathered along the road

Disc golfer makes impact for God on professional circuit

August 16, 2022

Alden Harris sees the professional disc golf community as his missions field. Harris, 21, a member of First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia, is a rising