
Why is requiring background checks important?
By Julie Redmond Donavan North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. Background checks have become a necessity in children’s ministry

First person: How should I respond to Facebook deleting live videos?
An announcement mid-February on Facebook’s press release site states, “Any new live broadcasts can be replayed, downloaded or shared from Facebook pages or profiles for 30 days, after which they will be automatically removed from Facebook.”

MBTS announces $2.5 million gift, new IMB partnership
During Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Spring Convocation service, President Jason Allen announced a $2,500,000 gift and launched a new institutional

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for February 27
The Pitfall of Guilt and Grudges Genesis 50:15–21 We can only move forward when we embrace God’s forgiveness. In this

IMB trustees celebrate new missionaries, reports of increased engagement
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 46 new full-time, fully funded missionaries, while also honoring the service of

It’s awkward to be a first-time guest so churches have to be intentional
The bad news is that many first-time guests in church don’t want to provide contact information, afraid they’ll be bombarded

Reasons why your church doesn’t need a printed bulletin
Many churches have stopped handing out printed bulletins. During the pandemic, churches couldn’t distribute printed bulletins because attendance moved online.

Author shares how God can turn pain, tragedy into ‘Something Beautiful’
Disappointment, loss, insecurity and rejection are common aspects of life. But Amber Edwards tries to counteract the pain by showing