
WMU Missions Celebration to honor missionaries, ‘be more than an event’
“We want this to be more than event,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director of national WMU. “We pray those gathered to depart inspired and challenged to intentionally make disciples of Jesus who live on mission.”

Beloved SEBTS professor, mentor dies at 52
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s community is mourning the passing of Adrianne Miles, a much beloved professor, mentor and friend to hundreds of students, staff, and faculty.

Autism ministry is personal journey for Ohio pastor, family
When Wayne Yeager talks about autism ministry, it’s personal. Yeager, lead pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Liberty Township, Ohio, has served the Cincinnati-area congregation since 2019.

NAMB’s Send Luncheon emphasizes foster and adoptive families, encourages pastors
There were four main themes during the North American Mission Board’s Send Luncheon on Monday, June 10, in Indianapolis as Southern Baptists blessed a family and provided support for adopting and fostering families.

Bill punishing abortion sparks protests in Brazil
A bill aiming to punish abortion after 22 weeks at a similar penalty to homicide has spurred controversy in Brazil, with numerous constituencies demonstrating against it — including Christians.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 28, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Steve Gaines remembered as ‘anointed preacher, soul winner and encourager’
Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.

Florida state convention preps for potential reallocation of CP funds, calls for kinder interactions
The relationship Southern Baptists have with the investigative firm Guidepost Solutions continues to draw mixed reactions across the denomination. Some