First person: Make the most of Christmas Eve this year
Christmas Eve lands on a Sunday this year. I understand the temptation to scale back, but the reality is this year may be one of the biggest ministry opportunities you have for several years to come.
Five Christians killed in Nigeria; another on trial for blasphemy
Extremists killed five people and put another on trial for blasphemy as the onslaught against Christians continues in Nigeria. Islamic
Study shows most churches start fiscal year in January — opinions vary on budget creation
For most pastors, the start of a new calendar year also indicates the start of a new fiscal year for their churches. But there is much more variety among pastors when it comes to who is involved in making the budget for the fiscal year.
Willy Rice announces plans to nominate Mike Stone for SBC president
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Willy Rice announced Monday (June 5) he intends to nominate Georgia pastor Mike Stone for SBC
Spiritual renewal — not political outcomes — needed to heal fragmented U.S., study shows
Barna states, “no politician elected in 2024 can reasonably be expected to restore common purpose and shared vision to the nation.”
‘It’s a mess’: DR volunteers say Hurricane Idalia cleanup will be long, arduous
Cleanup is underway in south Georgia after a pummeling blow by Hurricane Idalia knocked trees onto homes and downed powerlines, leaving thousands without electricity in the summer heat.
‘The Chosen’ is a global sensation … but should you watch?
The series was created by director Dallas Jenkins, an evangelical filmmaker who has said he envisioned a multi-season television show about Jesus that explored Christ’s impact on His disciples.
Missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor honored with missions legacy award
Rebekah Naylor, known by some as the “Mother Teresa of Bangalore,” was presented the 2024 Missions Legacy Award at the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s REACH Evangelism and Missions Conference Monday night (March 11).