Nicaraguan government revokes legal status of 90 religious organizations
Primera Iglesia Bautista of Managua is among more than 90 religiously oriented civil organizations that had their legal status revoked by the Nicaraguan government last week.
Basics of church security for small congregations
The myth that “something like this could never happen here” has been dispelled. Churches should give serious thought to planning
Pastors, burnout and the myth about a mass exodus
“While this story isn’t all wrong, the assertion that pastors are leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout is a myth. The research tells a different story.”
Ready for 2026? One resolution often overlooked in church communication
As we enter 2026, many church pastors make resolutions: grow attendance, launch new ministries, or refresh programs. But one resolution often gets overlooked: stop the chaos in church communication.
‘Not shocked’: New study shows links between religiosity, human flourishing
Announcing the results of a new Global Flourishing Study, a consortium of scholars and pollsters led by Gallup said they found links between religiosity and people’s satisfaction with their lives.
Celebrating 100 years of Cooperative Program ‘moments,’ opportunity for ‘sacred effort’
“One moment is not going to change the entire trajectory of what we do, but it can remind us of some very important things. The beauty of Baptist life and cooperation is that everybody is autonomous … we work together because we want to.”
BGCT messengers adopt amended motion to affirm women in ministry
Following a 30-minute discussion during the second business session, messengers to the 2023 Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas)
‘Calling people to a deeper life’: ‘Beloved’ teacher Claude King shares faith journey
Claude King began his college career as an archaeology major, tracing his love for antiquity back to his eighth grade