
Persecution, violence and religious freedom addressed at BWA Congress
Bruce Webb, pastor of The Woodlands First Baptist Church of Woodlands, Texas, recounted the history of Baptist advocacy for freedom

Oklahoma students seek to ‘discover,’ ‘deepen their call’ to ministry
For a call to be effective, there must be an answer. That was the emphasis of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s The Call Conference, with the theme, “Answer: Calling Out the Called.”

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 2
THE LIGHT AND GLORY OF GOD Luke 2:25-35 Simeon was promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. (25-27a)

Union University fosters collaboration with Nigerian university
Union University recently welcomed a delegation from Bowen University in Nigeria, marking the initiation of a potential partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between the two Baptist institutions.

Pastor dedicated to bringing good news to Florida’s schools
As pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Citrus Springs since 2007, Jess Burton has sought ways to impact his community with

Engaging the lost years of congregations
Interventions may occur during pastor transitions, strategic planning efforts or the construction of a new building. Otherwise, the underlying, less visible issues of the life cycle of congregations are ineffectively addressed.

UN official condemns atrocities committed by Burmese military regime
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned atrocities committed by the ruling military regime in Myanmar as “inhumanity in its vilest form.”

What do I look for when choosing curriculum?
When deciding which curriculum to use for your class or children’s ministry, it is important to be intentional. A lot