
Bible reading, discussion, pastoral shepherding help victims heal
The effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder are far-reaching and affect some 20% of adult Americans. However, many don’t

First person: Experiencing a memorable Christmas
“What if some of your gifts under the tree this year were Bibles? Singing ‘holiday classics’ from Bing and Burl is okay, but what about those carols that carry the gospel?” write Mark Snowden of the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.

Like father, like son: IMB missionary takes over parents’ rural ministry
Children often take over a family business their parents started. This isn’t uncommon. For a son or daughter to relieve their parents in international ministry, though, can be a rare occurrence.

First Person: An Indiana statistic for which I’m grateful
Of all the statistics I could mention, I’m very thankful that 91 churches were represented in the messenger attendance at

2020–21 CP receipts slightly below previous year but nearly 3% ahead of budget
Cooperative Program gifts received through the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee for the 2020–21 fiscal year totaled $192,271,436.28, according to

Evangelicals more likely to pray, attend church, study shows
More people are coming back to church following the COVID-19 pandemic, but recent polls suggest attendance is still below pre-pandemic

Your Voice: Astronomical faith
By Wayne Atcheson Senior ambassador and historian Billy Graham Library and Archive Center After being stranded in space for nine

Mississippi evangelism conference celebrates return, rekindles friendships
More than 1,400 people attended the 2022 Mississippi Baptist State Evangelism Conference at Northcrest Church, Meridian, a welcome return after