
Gospel singer, songwriter Squire Parsons now experiencing ‘Sweet Beulah Land’
Parsons’ “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted song of the year in 1981 by readers of Singing News Magazine, where he was voted favorite baritone (1986–1987), favorite male singer (1988) and favorite songwriter (1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995).

The Law Amendment: What You Need to Know
The Law Amendment is expected to return to the floor of the SBC 2025 annual meeting in Dallas. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and how you can better understand the discussion.

‘Several’ candidates for SBC Exec Comm CEO being interviewed
Search team seeking next SBC Executive Committee president and CEO pleased with current pool of candidates.

First person: Thank you, pastor, for these 10 things
Chuck Lawless shares why he’s thankful for pastors as Thanksgiving approaches.

Blackwell steps down from BCHNC; financial review reveals misuse of funds
“Both parties have agreed that moving in the direction of new leadership is in the best interest of the organization and its mission of ‘sharing hope…changing lives,’” BCHNC said.

Mississippi Baptists gear up for major Ukraine relief effort
Mississippi Baptists, alongside ministry partners in other states, have long-standing ties to the people of Ukraine since they gained their

Recalibrating, not retiring: pastor transitions ministry after two-decade tenure
After 19 years and 4 months, Fred McCoy is concluding his ministry as pastor of Houston Lake Baptist Church.

Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.