Opinion: Why Christians should pray for the president
“It may feel awkward, even contradictory, but when Gerald Ford assumed the presidency following Richard Nixon’s resignation, he didn’t just ask for political support. He asked for something far more powerful: prayer,” says Joshua Longmire.
Seminary student shines light through counseling
DeAron Washington knew he wanted to use his psychology degree to make a difference for the gospel, but when his
First person: ‘Personal connections’ and how they help missions thrive
The Church Connections Initiative helps the IMB connect with all Southern Baptist churches on a regular basis.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 16
THE UNFAITHFUL BRIDE Hosea 1:2–9, 3:1–5 Hosea’s preaching ministry to Israel is concurrent with other prophets at the time of
A new normal: 10 items learned about trauma and healing
By Catherine Woodiwiss Sojourners, sojo.net I wasn’t really expecting painful things to happen to me. I knew that pain was
Church planters encouraged, refreshed and recharged in Miami
Set against a backdrop of sunshine and palm trees, Send Network’s Gathering in Miami recently drew more than 600 church
Iowa church launched during COVID celebrates first anniversary
Berean Bible Church in Manchester, Iowa, celebrated its one-year anniversary in July, the Baptist Convention of Iowa reported. A group
First person: Take and share hope in these Christmas truths
Today, many people need good news. Children will face Christmas in a case worker’s office. College students will have to return to abusive homes over the break. … How can we have hope in these desperate times?