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Does your church know how to ‘pray with abandon’? See how this state is offering help.

March 5, 2026

“There was just this cry — we don’t feel like we know how to pray and be effective.”

Cirincione announces resignation as Nevada state executive

March 5, 2026

Damian Cirincione, executive director of the Nevada Baptist Convention since September of 2021 announced his resignation Feb. 23 in a meeting with the executive board. A letter and video were sent Feb. 27 to pastors and leaders in Nevada.

Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message

March 5, 2026

When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.

Texas and Southern Baptists 1 year into new church planting agreement

March 4, 2026

Texas Baptists and Southern Baptists are one year into a revised church planting agreement.

Church replant’s story includes uniting local couple in faith, marriage

March 4, 2026

In almost every way possible, Leon and Javon Every of Marrero, Louisiana, looked like the heads of a traditional household. The Everys were remarkably traditional in every way — but one.

First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’

March 3, 2026

Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.