
First person: The ultimate gift for a nonbelieving friend
Here are 7 things you can write to an unbelieving friend this Christmas season.

ARITF releases interview with survivor advocates aiding SBC abuse response
Following last month’s release of plans for a database of “credibly accused” sexual abusers connected to Southern Baptist life, the

First person: You might be an angry pastor if …
“Jesus is the only cardiologist who can solve this heart issue. Since patience is a fruit of the Spirit, God can extinguish the anger we can’t manage.”

Going nowhere: 10 reasons why churches get stuck, stop growing
We often call it a “plateaued church,” and we define it as a church that is neither growing nor declining. Here are some reasons a church gets “stuck” in plateau …

Religious donors keep giving amid rising costs, study shows
Religious Americans are continuing to give to their houses of worship and other causes with money and in-kind donations despite rising costs for daily living, a new report shows.

Wilkey to retire as TN Baptist and Reflector editor
Lonnie Wilkey, who has served as editor of the B&R for 26 years, has announced his plans to retire from his position, effective Dec. 31, 2024.

Beach Reach ‘not just another missions trip’ for college students
“People aren’t being changed by a shuttle ride,” one college student said. “They are being changed by people who are consistently pouring into them and showing them what Christ died for.”

SBC 2024 preview: How to navigate this year’s annual meeting in Indy
If you’re a Southern Baptist who loves the business session of meetings, then buckle up for this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.