Preacher turns old sermons into global ministry through social media
October 29, 2025
“I was lost and would be in hell had it not been for the grace of God and a second chance of life,” Paul Leftwich said.
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Worship study reveals lessons from ‘Under the Bridge’ community
October 29, 2025
A yearlong study of Waco’s Church Under the Bridge reveals lessons about how to create a welcoming community where people who never felt accepted in church can find a place where they belong.
Mississippi News Oct. 29
October 29, 2025
Obituaries Gary Pettit, a bivocational pastor who served Mississippi Baptist churches and the oil industry, died Aug. 14. He was 75. Bobby Nowell Parish, who
93-year-old woman baptized in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool
October 28, 2025
Ruth Starkey stood in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool, surrounded by family and neighbors. At 93, she was about to make a public declaration of faith.
Tears, prayers and hugs: Ministry offers trauma healing to women in Ukraine
October 27, 2025
More than 1,000 women in Ukraine recently attended conferences, workshops and seminars designed to offer Christ-centered trauma healing.
Record-breaking fund given to retired Florida pastors, widows
October 27, 2025
Supporting nearly 300 retired Florida Baptist pastors and their spouses or widows, this year’s record-breaking amount represents the largest gift in the history of the fund—$278,285.41.
Ministers’ wives of Arkansas gather for annual conference
October 24, 2025
Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships.
TN woman marks Sunday School legacy of 70 years
October 24, 2025
Say the name Edwina Griffith around First Baptist Whitwell and chances are everyone will know exactly who she is.
Louisiana pastor headed to Alaska as next executive director
October 23, 2025
“Rickie’s thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan.” —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network
Ministry wives reflect on nearness of God at ‘Radiant’ retreat
October 23, 2025
Ministry wives from 48 Kentucky Baptist churches gathered at Radiant this past weekend, a retreat designed for their encouragement and edification.
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