
First person: The case for familiar Christmas carols
“I do believe it’s unfortunate for us if we hear familiar (Christmas) carols more in the shopping mall than we do in the local church,” writes Justin Wainscott.

Imprisoned Cuban pastor released as part of mass amnesty
According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide, an evangelical Cuban pastor who has been imprisoned since 2021 for participating in peaceful protests was released.

Study shows pastors believe Christmas Eve service to be most attended during holidays
At a previous church, John Dobbs had to take down the wreaths from the front door of the church building

First person: Helping children grow in Christian values
“Childhood is such a brief period of time. We as parents must use and find opportunities to teach children Christ-like values and Bible stories in the short period they are children,” writes Carolyn Tomlin.

Tennessee Baptists seek to ‘amplify’ VBS momentum
Tennessee Baptist Mission Board leaders are doubling down on their commitment to keep this summer tradition thriving for generations to come.

Missionaries persevere to be ‘present among the lost’ amid global inflation
Otis Newman opened the door and stared at the empty refrigerator. The kids rifled through the cabinets next to him.

Build bold missionary strategy with a different view
Building a bold missional strategy begins by seeing your associational context as an unentered missions field with unreached people groups.

WV executive director to lead Oklahoma church
Eric W. Ramsey, who has served as Executive Director-Treasurer of the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB) since February 2020, has accepted the call to pastor First Baptist Church Checotah, Okla.