
Louisiana Baptists respond to wildfires in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief crews and churches responded quickly to those impacted by wildfires in Sabine Parish Monday (Aug. 14).

Wes Fowler named next MBC executive director-treasurer
The Missouri Baptist Convention’s executive board has named Kentucky pastor Wes Fowler the next MBC executive director-treasurer.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 15, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

How effective is your church at serving others?
Most churchgoers say they’re looking for ways to serve God as well as the people in their churches and communities, but many still struggle to make that a reality.

Restore Church and the impact of ‘microchurches’ in Indiana
The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana recently launched a new initiative designed to connect with the churches in the state to help them take the next ministry step.

California Baptist University receives $3 million grant for Hispanic student program
California Baptist University is the recipient of a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the launch of a new program aimed at improving higher education outcomes for Hispanic and low-income students.

Are congregations spiritual organisms or religious organizations?
Is your congregation more like a living, ever-changing spiritual organism or a religious organization in danger of institutionalization? Your answer makes a tremendous long-term difference in the vitality and vibrancy of your congregation and its Christlike witness.

Could a jubilee year be right for your church?
An associational missions strategist is having lunch with one of his most faithful pastors and closest friends in ministry. During their meal the strategist says, “Next year is the year your church needs to die.”