
How associations should lead by ‘discerning next’
Baptist associations should commit to “discern next” in 2025 to achieve the lead role within Baptist life and fulfill the Great Commission.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 8
Joy in Place of Fear Zephaniah 3:9–20 Zephaniah lived and proclaimed God’s word when times were changing. Zephaniah proclaimed God’s

Fisher to become executive director for Oklahoma Baptists in 2022
Todd Fisher was approved to serve as Oklahoma Baptists’ next executive director with a unanimous vote by state convention board

Ugandan Christian killed by extremists after religious debate
A 37-year-old father of four was killed on Jan. 2 after participating in a Christian-Muslim debate in eastern Uganda at

Rashional Thoughts: Let’s help each other as challenges keep coming, news gets heavier
The exasperation from a simple tweet from Oct. 20 was undeniable and quickly received more than 200 affirmations — “Hey

Facebook scams on the rise: Tips for spotting fraudulent posts
While fraudulent posts with items for sale do occur on Facebook Marketplace, scams like this are more often going to show up in regular Facebook feed because they are targeting friends and family members of the alleged seller.

Pastor ministers through ‘another outlet’ as police chief
Everyone around the small town of Lake Arthur, Louisiana calls Jered Thomas “pastor.” As of Jan. 1, they also call

Death sentence upheld for Nigerian Christian defending his farm
Attorney and international human rights advocate Emmanuel Ogebe called the ruling “horrendous miscarriage of justice.”