SBC Executive Committee prepares to announce presidential candidate
Following a yearlong search for new leadership, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has announced plans for a special-called meeting
‘Prepare and Protect’ training helps churches prevent abuse, aid vulnerable
Several Arkansas Baptists recently gathered at the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center in Rogers for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s regional Prepare and Protect Training.
‘Every can counts’: Second-grader raises thousands for missions with cans, baked goods
A heart devoted to giving to missions is nothing new for second-grader Catherine Coaty, exemplifying the message of Isaiah 11:6: “And a Little child shall lead them.”
‘Not shocked’: New study shows links between religiosity, human flourishing
Announcing the results of a new Global Flourishing Study, a consortium of scholars and pollsters led by Gallup said they found links between religiosity and people’s satisfaction with their lives.
‘My heart’s cry’: Missionary in Boston reaching refugees, others in need of hope
“What’s someone like you doing in a place like this?” When Faith Garland goes where she goes, that question is bound to come up eventually.
Christian leaders continue urging House Speaker to support Ukraine
More than a dozen Christian leaders — including the executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention — sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson April 17 urging Congress to protect religious liberty in Eastern Europe …
Preacher School grows churches, trains ministers in the Bible
Mike Palmer recognized the dearth of pastors and other church leaders at least 15 years ago, not quite halfway into his now 27-year pastorate at Salmon Valley Baptist Church Salmon, Idaho.
‘Chatham Strong’: When tragedy hits home
Three children and one teenager were killed April 2 in the village of Chatham, Illinois, when an SUV drove through the site of an afterschool program. Eric Reed, editor of the Illinois Baptist, reflects on the tragedy.