
ERLC launches ‘Across State Lines’ initiative
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has launched a new initiative called “Across State Lines” to bring the hope of the gospel, advocacy for the preborn and tangible help to mothers in abortion-permissible states through the life-saving power of ultrasound technology.

First person: Celebrating the Cooperative Program with children
Funding missions cooperatively is a hallmark of Southern Baptist churches. But here’s a question worth asking: Do the children in your church know that?

Revving them up: 52 decisions at Kentucky youth rally
Josh Schmidt said he was moved to tears Wednesday night (Nov. 5) as he watched the Hope For Northern Kentucky

‘Embrace peace’: Rights violations in Nigeria continue drawing attention
Baptists in Africa called for “all parties concerned” about religious freedom and human rights in Nigeria to “embrace peace for the good of all.”

Thanksgiving and what to know about giving thanks
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. Giving thanks is more than displaying good manners. Giving thanks enhances our spiritual and physical health. Here are six facts about giving thanks.

Ministers’ wives of Arkansas gather for annual conference
Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships.

Vandal attempts to destroy crosses inside Louisiana church
A man attempted to destroy crosses inside the Bedico Baptist Church worship center, Sept. 25, but its surveillance camera helped lead to his capture before he left the facility.

Study: How is economy impacting churches?
Giving at local churches is not keeping up with inflation, but pastors feel better about the economy than they did last year.