
Tennessee electrician leverages hobby to glorify the Lord
Chopping firewood might not be everybody’s idea of a good time, but for Gary Cate, it’s something he genuinely enjoys.

Food Pantry ministry ‘really making a difference’ in community
It’s amazing what a small church with a big heart can do.

‘Baby steps’ to thoughtfully participate in Sanctity of Life Sunday
Preparing for and observing Sanctity of Life Sunday doesn’t require an extensive program. Faithfulness often begins with simple, intentional steps. Here are several “baby steps” a church can take to thoughtfully and prayerfully participate.

Matt Chandler on ‘leave’ after investigation of inappropriate social media messages
Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, said today (Aug. 28) he is taking a “leave

Wildfire response: Louisiana churches gather to pray, serve
Louisiana churches in Beauregard and Vernon Baptist associations gathered for special prayer services and asked God for much needed rain in areas where wildfires have scorched more than 50,000 acres.

Martin named new editor of Mississippi’s Baptist Record as Perkins retires
Tony Martin, associate editor of Mississippi’s state Baptist publication The Baptist Record, will be the Record’s new editor when William Perkins retires Oct. 31 after nearly 32 years of service there.

Naughty or nice? Church leaders share thoughts on Santa.
Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa

Partnerships proving vital to future IMB missions efforts
“I think the direction we are going to see global missions moving is to partner more with the global church to mobilize workers and increase momentum,” missionary says. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.