
Executive Committee to name interim president
In the upcoming Feb. 21–22 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, officers intend to designate the interim president

TRUSTEES: IMB honors emeritus missionaries, celebrates early offering reports
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 52 new full-time, fully funded missionaries, while also honoring the service of

First person: 13 pivots you should make in 2026 for congregational vitality
Less than 10% of all congregations are soaring with faith and are on a God-empowered spiritual strategic journey to live

J.D. Greear, others challenge author’s ‘woke’ allegations as social media debate continues
Amid an ongoing — and at times heated — debate on social media, former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear

The Baptist association: A valuable tradition hiding in plain sight
Recently I toured the Bunker at the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia. It was once the secret location where the

10 questions for evaluation at the end of the year
No matter how crazy a year it’s been, our responsibilities as believers haven’t changed. On that basis, here are some questions I use to evaluate the past year in preparation for setting next year’s goals.

Facing threats and persecution: Voice of the Martyrs VP shares stories from recent trip
The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians is observed on the first Sunday of November, this year Nov. 2.

Unexpected family connection to the Holocaust
Exploring the unusual circumstances surrounding his birth, retired Southern Baptist Pastor Steve Simpson discovered an unexpected connection to the Holocaust.