
First person: Regifting history’s first Christmas gift
If you have personally received history’s first Christmas gift, December is a great time to regift it.

Biker pastor reaching nonbelievers as a chaplain
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.

New health, wellness program launched for pastors
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is launching a new health and wellness program aimed at helping pastors develop consistent exercise habits and improve their physical fitness in 2026.

‘Modern holy fools’ use God-given talents, share calling with world
It’s probably not what you would describe as your typical research project. Jesse Joyner, a professional juggler, recently shared about

Christian persecution rising; North Korea remains atop 2024 World Watch List
North Korea remains atop the list of countries where persecution of Christians is highest, Open Doors said Jan. 17 amid the release of its 2024 World Watch List.

‘Clarity and courage’: Empowering parents and student ministers
Sometimes, youth ministry and parenting feel like two vans passing in the night (or, better yet, passing in the church

Woman charged after fraudulent GoFundMe campaign for Camp Mystic victim
A 28-year old woman has been charged in Houston, Texas, with impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic victim to raise money through a GoFundMe page.

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