
Ridge Church pursues ‘kingdom growth’ via multiple campuses in eastern Missouri
When The Ridge Church paid off its debt in 2016, Pastor Roger Johnson shared with members that he was uninterested

Study shows people see churches as helpful in fighting loneliness, less important on other issues
Churches are seen as playing an important role in helping people deal with the epidemic of loneliness that is sweeping through modern America — but not as key players on other pressing issues, a new study shows.

Afghan Christians continue to endure persecution following Taliban takeover
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says Christians and religious minorities face increased persecution in the aftermath of U.S.

Keyboard festivals encourage children who will ‘change the world’
“This is what God has asked me to do: to shepherd those children and encourage them, and to teach them how to appreciate music and use it for the Lord,” said worship ministries consultant for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.

Texas siblings find another home at Louisiana Christian University
They say everything is bigger in Texas, but the three Woods siblings might disagree. They found their college home in

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 15
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 15, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

SBC Exec Comm to consider Jeff Iorg as next president, CEO
“Jeff Iorg is who we have been praying for,” said search team chairman Neal Hughes. Iorg currently serves as the president of Gateway Baptist Theological Seminary, where he has served since 2004.

GuideStone trustees elect chief legal officer, celebrate Mission:Dignity
GuideStone trustees unanimously elected Stephen B. Allen as the enterprise’s new chief legal officer during their regular meetings in Dallas on March 4–5.