
Crane retires after more than 47 years in ministry
After more than 47 years in ministry, Greg Crane has announced his retirement. He currently serves as minister of music

New podcast dives into humorous side of pastoral ministry
A new podcast titled “It Could Only Happen to a Pastor” was recently launched by the North American Mission Board and is hosted by Southern Baptist pastors Matt Capps and Josh Reavis. The show invites listeners into the hilarious, awkward and “did that really happen?” moments that come with shepherding a local church.

‘Confirm the calling’: Baptist association trains young leaders with ‘Timothy Sunday’
Churches in the Springfield, Missouri, area are intentionally pouring into new preachers for what they’re calling “Timothy Sunday.”

Your Voice: How should Baptists and Christians respond to the SBC Task Force’s report?
By Pastor Griffin Gulledge Madison Baptist Church in Madison, Georgia As a young boy growing up in Southern Baptist churches,

Christian families, homes threatened by tribal villagers
The homes of three Christian families in Odisha state, India, were recently destroyed by tribal villagers who worship nature. The

First set of motions from messengers include transparency concerns
Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim came to do business and even lined up at microphones

‘Pleasant Changers’ of Kentucky birth new ministry out of disappointment
Sandy Franks was looking forward to the youth at her church getting involved with Kentucky Changers, a ministry of Louisville-based

Ellie Holcomb encourages audiences to praise God during every season
As a mom, singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb wants her children to grasp the significance of the Lord’s strength and power during every season of life — and those important life lessons are reflected in her songs.