
Tennessee deems July annual month of prayer with bipartisan support
HJR0051, championed by State Representative Monty Fritts, passed with 81 out of the 91 votes in the House and 28 out of 31 votes in the Senate before being signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 2.

‘Pray for endurance’: Kerrville pastor asks for prayer amid long journey ahead
Joey Tombrella, pastor of First Baptist Church Kerrville, has fielded calls, texts, and emails from countless people asking how they can help in the wake of historic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Southern Seminary alumni academy returns, helps attendees freshen up on biblical languages
The Alumni Academy Greek and Hebrew for Life Conference July 30–31 at Southern Seminary gave over 200 participants the chance

One month later, Hispanic church keeps showing God’s love to hurting community
This week marked one month since the deadly tornadoes swept through Kentucky leaving unthinkable destruction and heartbreak in their path.

Study: Churchgoers say they want to serve, but how many do?
Although most churchgoers want to serve in their communities for gospel impact, there is a noticeable gap when it comes

Spanish radio ministry focuses message on ‘those who need to listen’
Busy mother and wife Roxana Bravo, a native of Peru who has lived in the U.S. for 19 years, worked

Worship study reveals lessons from ‘Under the Bridge’ community
A yearlong study of Waco’s Church Under the Bridge reveals lessons about how to create a welcoming community where people who never felt accepted in church can find a place where they belong.

Brown urges BGAV members to ‘press on’ in first main session of annual meeting
Leaning into this year’s Mission Forward theme, the 2025 BGAV Annual Meeting kicked off Nov. 10 with an evening worship session focusing on the mission of the local church.