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)
Alabama Baptist pastor Ed Litton elected SBC president
Ed Litton, pastor of Redemption Church, Mobile, was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention today (June 15) during the
First person: Christmas in a broken world
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Yet, amidst our celebrations is a dark underbelly that, though suppressed, competes for our attention every December.
TN Disaster Relief volunteers respond to water crisis in Memphis area
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief jumped into action, shipping nearly 1,200 cases of bottled water to residents during a water crisis
Crisis in Afghanistan: Prayers for protection and boldness
I have tossed and turned, fitful at night, for my Christian brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. I have prayed in
First person: Help your congregation remember the sermon
I’ve done it as a listener, and you probably have, too. By time Monday rolls around and the week cranks up, you’ve already forgotten the sermon from the day before.
How churches can ‘hold the rope’ to serve adoptive, foster care families
“Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, and that’s okay. But we can all lighten the load in some way,” says Meredith Weber, an adoption and foster care coordinator.
Mississippi News July 31, 2025
OBITUARIES Vernell Daniels, who led at least 12 Mississippi churches over 64 years of ministry, died June 20. Joe Weideman