
Roger Alford announces departure from Christian Index
Roger Alford, editor of The Christian Index for the past three years, announced his departure Friday (March 22) from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s newsjournal, effective at the end of the month.

‘The road not traveled’: An urgent plea for a brighter future for the SBC
“To truly understand and attack the problem of crippling decline looming large over the future of the SBC will require Southern Baptists to embrace two radical steps,” says Chuck Kelley, president emeritus of New Orleans Seminary.

Riders celebrate 10 years with record amount for Baptist Children’s Homes of NC
Today, what has become known as “Ride to Clyde” has grown from a $19,000 charity ride in 2016 to an initiative that raised a record $261,367 in 2025, the ride’s 10th anniversary.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 14
GOD JUDGES 2 Kings 17:7–20 Warned (7–13) “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times … ”

IMB MK re-entry retreat offers ‘taste of all things Missouri’
Imagine growing up in another country with different customs, languages and cultures, and then coming to the United States to go to college. Our International Mission Board missionary kids (MKs) do this every year.

KY missionaries launch big idea with tiny homes
Grant and Gina Hasty, who have served as Mission Service Corps missionaries with the Kentucky Baptist Convention for the past

Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ law goes into effect; pro-life advocates celebrate
Pro-life advocates celebrated a federal appeals court decision Wednesday (July 20) that allows a Georgia law to take effect banning

Barna study spotlights election influence of Christian voters
Researcher George Barna says this election season is marked by a significant drop in voter enthusiasm, particularly among Christian voters who have historically been key players in determining the outcome of presidential races.