Alabama Baptists’ Rick Lance announces retirement plans
February 3, 2026
After nearly three decades of leadership by Rick Lance, Alabama Baptists are preparing for a time of transition.
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Truett McConnell trustees elect Larry Lyon as next president
February 3, 2026
The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Monday (Feb. 2) unanimously elected Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president.
Unexpected family connection to the Holocaust
February 3, 2026
Exploring the unusual circumstances surrounding his birth, retired Southern Baptist Pastor Steve Simpson discovered an unexpected connection to the Holocaust.
Baptist volunteers press on amid winter storms; ‘Snow Angel Challenge’ spreads across NC
February 2, 2026
A lighthearted challenge issued by a western North Carolina pastor turned into a statewide movement of comedy and connection following this past weekend’s historic winter storm that hit the state.
‘We fight for personal relationships’: Intentional evangelism bears for Georgia church
January 30, 2026
Over the course of seven services across three campuses, Bethlehem Church celebrated 33 baptisms between Jan. 15–18.
5 reasons churches struggle to reach the next generation
January 30, 2026
The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation.
Florida church appeals court order barring services
January 29, 2026
A Florida church is reportedly appealing a court order that prohibits it from holding services on its property in Flagler Beach.
700 Baptist volunteers respond to winter storm damage
January 29, 2026
Baptist disaster relief teams in multiple states continue to respond as lingering ice and freezing temperatures impact communities. More than 700 volunteers are engaged in feeding, warming centers, chainsaw cleanup and shower units.
Church, community respond quickly to power children’s cabins
January 29, 2026
With so much bad news in the world, this is a reminder that good things are still happening.
Henry Durand named editor of The Christian Index
January 28, 2026
Henry Durand has been named editor of The Christian Index, assuming the role this month following more than three years of service with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.
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