
First person: Why should I study church history?
When a Christian studies church history, they are uncovering the Christian generations that came before them so they can answer the questions concerning their identity and their foundation.

Cambodia missions trip teaches seminarians to ‘trust God and lean on Him’
“Missionaries don’t move to third world countries just for fun,” a student from Southwestern Seminary noted. “They stay because they trust that God’s plan is the best for their life and others’ lives.”

Study reveals a variety of reasons for adults changing churches
When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.

First person: Watch out for this trap during the Christmas season
Does the Christmas season ever privately make you think “Oh, wow” versus “Yay?” Here are some ways to help you get through the busyness of the Christmas season.

Revival takes hold in Georgia town; pastor says prayer, preparation key
Pastor Matt Greene stressed the need to pray and prepare in the months leading up to recent revival services at

First person: Navigating divisiveness as another presidential election nears
Is it really time for another presidential election, for heightened division and angry rhetoric and damaged relationships? Didn’t we just do this?

Baptist Message shifting to digital-only operations in 2027
The Baptist Message, Louisiana Baptists’ news service, will continue publishing a print edition through December 2026, then begin digital-only operations in January 2027.

Watch out for these red flags at your church
Not all churches are equal, and not all ministries are the same. While some are healthy and vibrant, others are spiritually harmful. Here are some red flags to identify a church that is heading in the wrong direction …