Study shows people see churches as helpful in fighting loneliness, less important on other issues
Churches are seen as playing an important role in helping people deal with the epidemic of loneliness that is sweeping through modern America — but not as key players on other pressing issues, a new study shows.
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.
Tony Evans steps away from pastoral duties after falling ‘short of the high standards of Scripture’
Well-known speaker, author and pastor Tony Evans and his church leadership team have announced he has stepped down from pastoral duties after admitting to falling “short of the high standards of Scripture.”
Prayer urged for missionary missing in South Africa
Josh Sullivan, a U.S. missionary and pastor, was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint Thursday evening (April 10) while delivering a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, South Africa.
‘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.
Akin highlights framework that guides Southeastern’s approach to theological education
Danny Akin spoke to messengers to the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis; he noted how the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary focuses on four loves that align with the Great Commandment.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 7, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
‘Complete devastation’: MS Disaster Relief assessing tornado cleanup in hard-hit areas
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated with new details March 27.) Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief officials are currently assessing damage