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Study shows small churches are the ‘wild west’ of music

July 13, 2023

Step into a big Baptist church on Sunday morning and chances are you’ll hear the same popular songs played at other big churches around the

Influential author, pastor Tim Keller dies at 72

May 19, 2023

Timothy Keller, the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City whose faith encouraged Christians and skeptics alike, died May 19 at the age

As baptisms and giving increase, Southern Baptists continue slide in members

May 9, 2023

For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations. In-person worship service and small group attendance also rebounded, but total membership

‘Opportunities now’: Mississippi college students embrace ‘a taste’ of missions

April 15, 2023

More than 300 Baptist Student Union members from Mississippi campuses fanned out during spring break to spread the good news that Jesus saves. “Typically, our

‘God and Google’: NY teen’s unique journey to be baptized at SC church

April 5, 2023

How far would you go to be baptized? Down the street? Across town? To a neighboring county? To a local lake or river? A teenager

SWBTS women’s group brings light to ‘darker picture’ of New York

March 25, 2023

While many students spend their time going to the beach, taking vacations or catching up on rest during spring break, 10 women from Southwestern Baptist

Romanian planter starts multicultural church in diverse area of NYC

March 9, 2023

The Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 5–12. For more information, click here. In some ways, New York City’s Maranatha Baptist Church