AI writing software raises concerns and possibilities, Baptist ethicists say
Ask the new artificial intelligence (AI) writing program ChatGPT to write a news article about itself from a Christian perspective,
Praying for revival: NC man’s vision shapes prayer life of thousands
In 2018, Fred Lunsford was ready to die as soon as God would let him. “I was really heavy hearted,”
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 1, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Below the surface: 9 warning signs of potential church division
Over the years, I’ve seen churches divide. What I’ve learned, though, is that no division happens overnight; every one has
First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’
Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.
How Ukrainian refugees found purpose amid ‘new reality’
One moment, the Skopyches were tourists, vacationing in Europe to visit friends. The next, they were among an overwhelming swell of millions of Ukrainian evacuees, losing homes, careers and stability during the Russian invasion of 2022.
Hawaii pastors, Mark Clifton highlight 4 steps to revitalizing churches
While there are many steps to revitalizing a church, Mark Clifton shared four that are especially important: prayer, discipleship, community engagement and preaching Jesus.
‘Staying right here’: Former football coach seeks revitalization at 175-year-old church
As a former high school football coach, Dan Wright loves the challenge of building a winning team. He now serves as pastor at Jeffersonville Baptist Church, a 175-year-old congregation that had fallen into decline years ago.