
Persecution, violence and religious freedom addressed at BWA Congress
Bruce Webb, pastor of The Woodlands First Baptist Church of Woodlands, Texas, recounted the history of Baptist advocacy for freedom

First person: Why we need to pray for teachers — and 5 steps to take
I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me.

Baptist university’s theatre program helping relief efforts in Israel
For the second year in a row, Missouri Baptist University is melding their theatre program with Southern Baptist efforts to bring a positive gospel influence to a world broken by war.

Super Bowl week: NFL called ‘juggernaut of sports betting’
Nevada sportsbooks reported bettors wagered about $136 million on Super Bowl LV in 2021, and with Super Bowl LVI set

Church finances: Guarding against fraud, missteps
When it comes to church finances, trust is everything. Every dollar given in tithes, offerings, or designated gifts is an act of worship, and our churches have the responsibility to handle those resources with integrity.

First Person: Trusting the Storyteller when we don’t want to move
I recall a time my faith was really tested back in August 2019. Through that testing, God reminded me again

Veterans Day: He was awarded 5 Bronze Stars in WWII, served as pastor at FBC Atlanta
Roy Oliver McClain didn’t talk much about his experiences in World War II — but on occasion — he did share a few poignant details of life as an Army chaplain.

Arizona Baptists reflect on another record year of CP giving
In the midst of a pandemic, Arizona Southern Baptist churches proved themselves faithful in missions giving in 2021. Cooperative Program