4 ways to minister to a new pastor, his family
When a new pastor and his family follow God’s call to a church, it can be a scary time for
Christian acquitted in Pakistan blasphemy case
A Christian sentenced to death in one blasphemy case in Pakistan was acquitted on Feb. 20 in another related to the same incident, with the judge citing double jeopardy, his attorney said.
Rusty Sumrall thankful for calling to serve associations
Rusty Sumrall was called to Christian ministry during high school, and during college he was called to pastor three small country churches, but he arrived in seminary knowing he did not want to be a pastor …
Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship casts vision, celebrates God’s faithfulness
The annual meeting of the Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of North America, which took place on Monday, June 13, in
Tennessee WMU introduces activity kit for kids
As of January 2026, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union (TN WMU) has a new tool to help children’s leaders teach about missions — and it’s free!
‘God provides’: New well an answered prayer for Missouri church
People began investigating the problem and it became obvious the well was not recoverable and a new one would have to be drilled. There was only one problem: There wasn’t enough money to get the job done.
Teen girl testifies against Muslim captor in Pakistan
EDITOR’S NOTE — The following story includes references to sexual assault that could be upsetting for some readers. A teen
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 3, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.