Church leaders, don’t make these 6 conference mistakes
Every year, church leaders leave conferences exhausted. Not all of them leave changed. Why?
Sanctions removal to be recommended for SWBTS
Sanctions placed on Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
‘Challenging times’: BGCT Executive Board addresses Baylor relationship
During its May meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board heard reports concerning the relationship between Baylor University and the convention, as well as budgetary concerns expected to have a significant impact within the next couple of years.
Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
Are congregations spiritual organisms or religious organizations?
Is your congregation more like a living, ever-changing spiritual organism or a religious organization in danger of institutionalization? Your answer makes a tremendous long-term difference in the vitality and vibrancy of your congregation and its Christlike witness.
‘Ready for the task’: Samaritan’s Purse opens Ebola treatment unit in Congo
Samaritan’s Purse, the Christian international humanitarian relief organization, recently airlifted an Ebola treatment unit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the outbreak of the deadly disease.
More scattered congregations are soaring than gathered congregations
Philip, an engineer and devoted husband in a family of five that recently moved to town, scheduled a visit with Ryan, the lead pastor of Central congregation. Philip is interested in learning more about this congregation.
Persecution in India: A closer look at new legislation
What happened: India’s recently tabled amendment to its FCRA laws governing foreign donations to charities marked the most pressing threat to Christian ministries — and other non-profits — in recent years. It was also far from the only means by which the Hindu-first government has sought to repress religious minorities.