
‘We’re like a family’: Church rallies for kidney donation
“I think God calls people to do harder things than this all the time, that maybe they don’t ever get to see the fruit of,” she said. “I immediately got to see the fruit of my labor for my friend.”

Panel spotlights Cooperative Program anniversary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program and the seminary’s role in its beginning during a Founder’s Day chapel service March 13 on the Fort Worth campus.

WV convention names interim exec director, launches search
The West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists Executive Board has named Seth Polk as interim executive director-treasurer as the search begins for the convention’s next leader.

TN church becomes a hub for international Christian community
Nolensville Road in south Nashville is a busy four-lane highway. Along with fast-food restaurants, medical clinics, fitness centers, and pawn

Couple’s book deals with ‘transforming trials,’ trusting God
Marina Shelton knows how to communicate through writing, so adding author to her resumé isn’t a far stretch. But the

Afghan refugees finding love, support through Baptist outreach
Marking six months since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, some of those serving refugees through a Memphis ministry recently shared

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 9
I Have Seen John 20:1–18 The crucifixion and resurrection of the incarnate Jesus is the heart of the Christian faith.

First person: 10 reasons why unchurched people may find your small group uncomfortable
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.