
IMB releases prayer guide for Morocco earthquake victims
“We grieve the thousands of people who entered eternity after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake, Sept. 8, in Morocco. As we face this lostness and devastation, we won’t be silent,” the International Mission Board urged.

Soaring congregations pivot to disciple-making
No one remembers how the debate started, but they remember what happened at the small group leaders annual retreat six years ago — a move toward a disciple-making approach that has made a transformational difference in the active engagement of maturing and serving disciples in Kingdom-focused ministry.

Feeling ignored? 3 reasons people aren’t listening to your church
“The community isn’t listening to my church.” It’s a difficult statement I hear from many pastors. Is it that the

Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.

‘Thrill’ of the hunt: Missouri ministry offers hunting opportunity to aging adults
When he and his wife moved into The Baptist Homes’ Arcadia Valley campus here last April, John Sanders figured his hunting days were over for good. He was wrong.

Rising number of believers in Georgia continues to fuel hopes of spiritual revival
Georgia churches have continued to see growing numbers of people turning to Christ over the past week, fueling hopes of

Sports gambling: The church crisis hiding in plain sight?
Calvin Ridley, star receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, was suspended for an entire season in 2022 for gambling on NFL games. The following year, 10 NFL and one NHL athlete were suspended for gambling-related infractions.

Teen girl testifies against Muslim captor in Pakistan
EDITOR’S NOTE — The following story includes references to sexual assault that could be upsetting for some readers. A teen