
Baptist World Alliance presents 2026 Human Rights Award
The Baptist World Alliance presented the 2026 Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award to Daniel Zacharias of Canada in recognition of his faithful leadership advancing truth, reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples.

Alaska convention restores relationship with North American Mission Board
Alaska Baptists overwhelmingly approved restoring their relationship with the North American Mission Board during the Alaska Baptist Resource Network annual

Stories of hope: FL church shares love of Jesus in Ian’s wake
With ever-increasing needs mounting from Hurricane Ian’s aftermath in Florida, hundreds of volunteers have been mobilized from First Baptist Church

Seattle mass shooting sparks search for answers: 3 killed, toddler injured
A mass shooting Sunday evening (July 26) in Seattle reportedly left three people dead and four wounded, including a toddler. Meanwhile, questions remain unanswered.

Avoiding burnout, depression: 5 tips for strengthening your pastor
In recent months, conversations about pastoral burnout have moved from lunch counters where pastors talk over a meal to the

5 ways Bible study leaders can shepherd their small groups
Ken Braddy, director of Sunday School for Lifeway Christian Resources, said of the three roles for Bible study group leaders

Pastors’ sense of calling up amid lagging satisfaction, study says
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.

TX pastor plants church in rural area, sees God work in ‘these little towns’
In the midst of planning his retirement and trips to enjoy with his family, Jose Luis Hernandez never imagined he