
Fire wipes out TN church building but not hope
As the shock of the fire is beginning to wear off, pastor Brandon Christian noted that everyone is now realizing “God had been working when we didn’t even realize it. He has opened up doors for us to grow, both spiritually and numerically.”

BGCT Exec Board eyes potential ‘fallout’ from SBC, plans to welcome ‘displaced churches’
With an eye toward potential fallout from the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board has affirmed the creation of a study group concerning out-of-state churches …

‘Don’t you quit’: Graham challenges pastors to develop character that can withstand pressure
Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, spoke during the 2024 SBC Pastors Conference in Indianapolis.

IMB videographer weighs risks, dangers while sharing ‘incredible stories’
As a multimedia specialist for the International Mission Board, I get a front row seat to incredible stories of how God is using our missionaries and partners around the world. I get to watch them work to eradicate lostness every day.

‘Shocking act of violence’: 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in shooting
‘This is a shocking act of violence and our community is holding each other tighter tonight,’ said American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch.

Churches respond, serve community after tragic Buffalo shooting
On May 14 a shooting at Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York, left 10 dead and three others injured. Investigators

‘Called to teach kids’: Couple marks 50 years of ministry
Generations of kindergarteners have memorized Bible verses and learned about Jesus’ love for them in Pat and Charles White’s Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 14
HONOR YOUR NEIGHBOR Romans 12:9–21 The 1985 Chicago Bears will always be regarded as one of the greatest football teams