Despite 46% baptism surge, negative trend continues in SBC
With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.
KY ‘Beach Reachers’ push through fears to share gospel during spring break
As thousands of spring breakers crowded the streets of coastal Florida, college students from Kentucky — and across the country — used their time away from campus to share the good news of Jesus.
Gateway Seminary trustees elect Adam Groza as president
In a unanimous vote on Monday (April 15), Gateway Seminary trustees elected Adam Groza as the seminary’s eighth president during their spring 2024 meeting. His term begins May 13.
Utah missions team builds beds, home for family in Mexico
A six-person construction missions team from First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove, Utah, shares through pictures their experiences on the team’s ninth annual trip 27 miles south of Yuma, Arizona, to build a home for a needy family.
Fire wipes out TN church building but not hope
As the shock of the fire is beginning to wear off, pastor Brandon Christian noted that everyone is now realizing “God had been working when we didn’t even realize it. He has opened up doors for us to grow, both spiritually and numerically.”
Holy Smoke: GA grilling competition raises over $17,000 for children’s homes
Springtime in Preston means that it’s once again time for the Holy Smoke Christian Grilling Competition, sponsored by Macedonia Baptist Church. Other churches in the area also joined in …
Compelling website content: Here’s what your church needs to know!
Your church website content needs to be compelling for your members as well as potential visitors. Making it engaging, informative, and welcoming is crucial for connecting with your community.
‘God is working’: Arkansas Baptist DR chaplains lead lost to Christ in Georgia
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers are extending the love of Christ to disaster survivors, offering help, healing and hope