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Friendship and witnessing God’s power amid persecution in North Africa

July 9, 2026

This is a story of two men with different mindsets who crossed paths while venturing on their own faith journeys.

‘It all starts with belief’: Embracing the call to plant a cowboy church

July 7, 2026

Most pastors dream of building a healthy, growing church. Chris Clarke believes God is calling him to leave one.

What did George Washington have to say about Baptist chaplains?

July 6, 2026

In 1776 there were 497 Baptist churches in the 13 colonies with approximately 10,000 church members. The effect of the great Separate Baptist revival was just beginning to be felt as Baptist growth would continue steadily into the 19th century.

Opinion: Before you criticize the SBC, read this

June 17, 2026

“The Southern Baptist Convention has been taking it on the chin this week, and I’ve heard it from several different directions. So I felt led to defend the SBC.”

First person: Prayer walking offers perfect preparation for VBS

June 11, 2026

There are many ways to prepare for Vacation Bible School (VBS). Prayer is an obvious one. Prayer walking offers every church member an opportunity to lay an intentional, strategic spiritual foundation for ministering to children.

Increased giving to AAEO, new congregations highlighted in NAMB report

June 10, 2026

Growth in evangelism and church planting were the focus of North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell’s report to messengers to the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando on June 10.

IMB ‘grateful’ to receive 51% of CP budget allocation in upcoming fiscal year

June 10, 2026

Inflation and declining Cooperative Program giving have put pressure on the IMB budget, but strong giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and an increase in IMB funding next year will help keep missionary efforts strong, IMB President Paul Chitwood told messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.