
First Person: Live carefully! You never know who’s watching
A man took the bus to work. Since rain was predicted, he went to get the umbrella, but his wife

AL couple sought retirement ‘to something, not from something,’ began partnership in Moldova
David and Shannon Brown’s connections in Moldova stretch across time and the nation’s borders. These connections include Baptist pastors in

What is the SBC Business and Financial Plan?
The Business and Financial Plan of the Southern Baptist Convention sets guidelines for how SBC entities manage finances, report to the Convention and cooperate with one another. But what does that mean exactly?

Former SWBTS missions professor Earl R. Martin dies
After a 14-month battle with cancer, Earl R. Martin — who taught missiology and world religions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — died Aug. 23

Anonymous church donor gives SUV to deaf member
People in Shane Dixon’s life group at First Baptist Church in Peachtree City, Georgia, knew something was wrong because he

Navigating cultural issues: 200 students at youth apologetics conference
“At the end of the day, God is the originator, designer and inventor of it all,” said Pruitt, national Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board. “He also gets to define what things are.”

Maryland/Delaware messengers approve sale of headquarters building
During a special called meeting, messengers of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware unanimously approved the sale of the state convention’s headquarters in Maryland.

First person: When not to live-stream church services
“There are times when live-streaming isn’t a good idea. In fact, I’ve seen a few live-streamed services that made me cringe. … Here are a few times when I’d recommend you keep things local and not go online,” says Phil Cooke.