
Dew tells pastors ‘don’t quit,’ offers four truths to encourage them
“There may be bad things that happen, but the bedrock of our faith is that empty tomb,” said Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Family southern gospel group building bridges, serving churches
The Erwins, an award-wining southern gospel music group, remain focused on shining spotlight on Christ and staying true to humble beginnings.

Religion-related terrorism drops, but government restrictions remain high
Religion-related terrorism decreased globally in 2019, but government restrictions on religion remain at historic high levels, according to Pew Research

Pakistani Christian charged with blasphemy, ‘deliberately’ kept from bail hearing
“They knew he would get bail on merit, which is why they deliberately kept him from appearing before the judge,” attorney says.

‘High-five Fridays’ among efforts to build relationships with inner-city school
For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges.

Facebook scammers are on the prowl, use caution online
Though cybercriminals are always looking for ways to scam people out of money and private information, the holiday season can

First person: 10 characteristics of effective leaders
Based on more than 25 years of working with church leaders, here are some characteristics of the most effective leaders I’ve known.

Louisiana DR wraps up wildfire response in Beauregard Parish
Nearly two weeks after wildfires broke out in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief teams have wrapped up efforts in the area.