
‘We unite in a Great Pursuit’: IMB report turns messengers’ attention to ‘world’s greatest problem’
In the International Mission Board report to Southern Baptist messengers and guests at the SBC Annual Meeting on June 12, IMB President Paul Chitwood wasted no time getting to the heart of Southern Baptist missions.

‘Incomprehensible’: 2 children killed, 17 others wounded in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school
Police are investigating a school shooting in Minneapolis that took the lives of two children and left 17 others wounded on Wednesday (Aug. 27).

Mission:Dignity Sunday set for June 23
On June 23, Southern Baptists will again have the opportunity to honor unsung heroes of the faith — namely, retirement-aged Southern Baptist pastors, workers and their widows who served and abundantly blessed others during their ministry.

First person: Why some pastors aren’t ready to lead church revitalization
I believe in church planting, and I also believe in church revitalization. We need to do both if we want

Pastor leverages addiction journey for good with ministry now serving churches
As 20-year-old Matthias “Matty” Ponce-de-Leon laid tied to a bed in a Mexican sanatorium screaming at the ceiling, you would have a hard time seeing him as a future pastor and founder of a ministry helping those struggling with addictions.

First person: I’ll be home for Christmas
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is one of the most pleasant and beloved songs of the Christmas season. Although its

Essential tips for communicating to a new member
“When someone joins your church, it is important to let them not just become a face in a crowd,” says Mark MacDonald. “Welcome them, direct them and care for them, and this can lead to longevity in their membership.”

Christian colleges face difficulties
In the past five years, some 65 public and private nonprofit colleges have closed, merged with other schools or announced plans to close in the coming months, according to Higher Ed Dive, a website that reports on trends in higher education