First person: 15 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2026
You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year even though we’re a few weeks away from 2026, and I assume that some of those goals are related to your spiritual walk.
McCoy discusses cultural shifts, gender and new book in podcast interview
Katie McCoy discusses church’s stance on gender and identity, citing cultural shifts: ‘Here’s the world that we’re living in; now, what do we do with it?’
Jeff Iorg elected next SBC Executive Committee president and CEO
Jeff Iorg, retiring president of Gateway Seminary, is the new Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee president/CEO. He was elected during a special-called trustee meeting in Dallas today (March 21).
Mississippi News Aug. 14, 2025
Obituaries David Tim Cline, longtime North Mississippi pastor, died July 19. He was 76. Staff changes Kevin Brown is the
Jim Shaddix – SEBTS professor, longtime pastor and mentor – dies after cancer battle
Many say Jim Shaddix, who had a long ministry of investing in pastors, was a mentor with a “lasting impact.”
2023 SBC Pastors Conference theme, officers and other details announced
Newly elected Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference President Daniel Dickard has announced details on next year’s event, which include the
Top benefits of small groups focus of new study
Many churches form small groups within their congregation to catalyze opportunities for connection and impact. A new analysis from Barna
International religious freedom advocates write to Congress, call for hearings
“Nigeria and India have been rocked by alarming instances of religious violence and persecution,” the Jan. 17 letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee states.