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Wilton reflects on friendship with Billy Graham

July 10, 2023

For years, Don Wilton had a front row seat to the quiet leadership and humble spirit of Billy Graham. As pastor of First Baptist Church

From harpooner on whaleboat to fisher of men

July 10, 2023

He ran away from home in Georgia at age 15, heading to Virginia to join the Confederate Army. At the time, he could neither read

Providing hope: TN Baptists find Ukraine trip encouraging, heartbreaking

July 9, 2023

Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, said that he and the others in his travel party were determined to make

Ohio church and South Dakota ranch highlight faithful partnership

July 9, 2023

Violet Baptist Church in Pickerington, Ohio, is a world away from the Pine Ridge Reservation and Chanku Waste (pronounced “wash-tay”) Ranch in Porcupine, South Dakota.

Missouri church holds modern version of ‘old-time camp meeting’

July 9, 2023

There was a time when camp meetings were held on church grounds. People brought camping gear and spent time fellowshipping together, eating dinner on the

First person: 5 tips to establish your morning routine

July 8, 2023

“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 I am not really an

MBTS celebrates deluxe edition of classic Spurgeon work

July 8, 2023

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recently celebrated the release of President Jason K. Allen’s latest book, an updated edition of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s “Lectures to My

Mississippi Nailbenders about ‘building a temple to God’

July 8, 2023

Some congregations have the resources to build their churches. When the resources aren’t there, Mississippi Nailbenders is one of the groups that can help. Founded