
Taliban takeover in Afghanistan could signal darker days for nation’s persecuted believers
As Taliban insurgents take control in Afghanistan, Christians around the world and believers in the beleaguered nation are pleading for

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

Texas church helps penetrate darkness in Southeast Asia
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis, Texas took the International Mission Board’s challenge to embrace an unengaged, unreached people group by establishing an

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 2
BARNABAS AND PAUL Acts 9:26–28; 11:22–26; 15:36–40 With the advent of social media, we can connect with people from all walks

3 out of 10 Baptists live in highly vulnerable areas, BWA reports
Globally, three Baptists in 10 face the highest levels of vulnerability to hunger, poverty, violent conflict and religious persecution, the

SBC membership decline continues; baptisms jump more than 10%
While the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Church Profile has shown a surge in baptisms and rising attendance, the SBC’s 18-year membership slide continued in 2024.

First person: Celebrating 30 years of missional impact through WMU Foundation
WMU Foundation President Peggy Darby shares about the kingdom impact of 30 years of investments.

Wolfe urges SBC messengers to not waste ‘our moment’
Pulling his message from Ecclesiastes 11: 1–6, Tony Wolfe — executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention — urged messengers to not retreat from their global mission.