
Disaster response efforts allow churches to practically serve community
“The best thing our church ever did for discipleship was get involved in Disaster Response — more than any revival or Bible study we ever held,” said Steve Collins, pastor of First Baptist Church Nickelsville, Virginia.

John Yeats to Southern Baptists: ‘Thank you for allowing us to serve you’
For 25 years, Team Yeats (Sharon and I) sat at the recording secretary’s desk to record the proceedings of the

Study shows Americans believe religious liberty is declining, Christians not tolerated
While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted

First person: Finding hope amid the pain
After a painful experience, hope often feels fragile. I have learned to allow joy to begin in small moments. It

‘First responders’: New poll shows faith leaders key to bridging gap to mental health care
When it comes to mental health, “too blessed to be stressed” isn’t an altogether helpful catchphrase, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Your Voice: First person — Persevere through criticism
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …

Oklahoma City ministry shows Christ’s love to single mothers
Christina is like so many other single mothers in Oklahoma these days. She is trying to carve out a good

‘More equipped now’: Students embrace ‘boldness in Jesus’ in Zambia
University students from Zambia, Mississippi and Tennessee sat around a blazing fire pit in Lusaka, Zambia. Songs and laughter filled the night air. And, like typical college students, conversations moved deeper the longer they hung out.