
Henry Durand named editor of The Christian Index
Henry Durand has been named editor of The Christian Index, assuming the role this month following more than three years of service with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

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.

Retired missionary Ida Mae Hays dies
Ida Mae Hays, a retired International Mission Board missionary to Brazil, died Feb. 1.

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.

Ready to ‘go’: 48 IMB missionaries sent out during Sending Celebration
Neither John nor Serena Tail grew up as believers. “We routinely just lived for ourselves,” John explained. As a young