
Pastor’s sanctification journey inspires book, ‘The Blueprint of Grace’
Sanctification is a process all believers go through in their ongoing efforts to become conformed to the Lord’s will. It’s an ongoing journey none will ever complete this side of heaven, and Bob Allen is keenly aware of it.

Rashional Thoughts: What if it were your brother, mother, child or even you needing a second chance?
Is it really possible for people with a past to have a productive, positive future? Are we willing to give

Longtime general counsel of SBC EC concludes service
After nearly six decades of service, the Nashville law firm of Guenther, Jordan & Price will no longer represent the

SBC messengers urged to draft motions, confirm they are in order ahead of time
Messengers attending the 2022 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting will tackle a long list of convention business June 14–15 in

Messengers experience expanded opportunity for convention business
Messengers to the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim requested more opportunities to make motions, ask questions and debate issues.

Study: Most pastors have little work experience beyond ministry
Most current U.S. Protestant senior pastors worked outside of ministry as adults for only a short time, according to a Lifeway Research study. Only 3 in 10, however, began vocational ministry as the senior pastor.

‘Extremely encouraging’: Girl’s prayers lift up St. Louis church
You never know who might be praying for you. Just ask Michael Byrd, the pastor of Faith Community Bible Church in north St. Louis.

IMB revises COVID-19 policy for overseas personnel
Vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer a board-wide policy for missionary personnel or for stateside-based staff, International Mission Board leaders