
Top 10 ways to pray for Ukraine, Russia
When I get aggravated about rising gas prices, inflated grocery costs and other inconveniences stemming from the Russian invasion of

First person: Make the most of Christmas Eve this year
Christmas Eve lands on a Sunday this year. I understand the temptation to scale back, but the reality is this year may be one of the biggest ministry opportunities you have for several years to come.

First Person: Dealing with disappointment
Last week, Freddie Freeman hit his first home run as a Los Angeles Dodger in his first at bat against

Arkansas churches sharing ‘holiday hugs’ with community
As Christmas approaches, Arkansas Baptists around the state are taking the opportunity to share the gospel and God’s love.

Iowa pregnancy center celebrates ultrasound machine from ERLC
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission recently announced the donation of an ultrasound machine to the Agape

Study shows most churches start fiscal year in January — opinions vary on budget creation
For most pastors, the start of a new calendar year also indicates the start of a new fiscal year for their churches. But there is much more variety among pastors when it comes to who is involved in making the budget for the fiscal year.

Central Asia offers ‘eye-opening’ missions experience for African American pastors
“It’s one thing to believe the Bible, read the stories and have faith in what you’re believing in. It’s another thing altogether to be a part in some way of the history of it all.”

Arkansas Baptist executive director Sonny Tucker announces retirement
J.D. “Sonny” Tucker, executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, has announced plans for retirement, effective Dec. 31. Tucker