
Family building tradition focused on playing hard, honoring God
A Kentucky Baptist pastor describes his family’s life as “full throttle” these days. That’s understandable since Bryan Grigg pastors Macedonia

Southern Baptist TEXAN editor, editor-elect prepare for upcoming three-month transition period
After 21 years as editor of the Southern Baptist TEXAN, Gary Ledbetter will be transitioning to a part-time advisory position

Your Voice: Establishing a law enforcement ministry in your church
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …

McLaurin challenges SBC Exec Comm members to ‘pray for’ rather than ‘prey on’
In his inaugural address Feb. 21 to Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee trustees, Willie McLaurin spotlighted Acts 1:8, stating, “The

First person: Time to lean in at the finish line
The men’s 100-meter race at the 2024 Paris Olympics generated global interest. It was the fastest field ever assembled with the winner not only winning gold but also claiming the titles as “World’s Fastest Man.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 31
GOD PROVIDES 2 Kings 7:1–15 Doubts (1–2) As a result of a prolonged siege by the Aramean army, conditions in

Maryland/Delaware convention leader resigns; officers ‘counting on prayers’
Michael Crawford, executive director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, resigned Feb. 3 “due to moral failure involving marital indiscretions,” convention

Arizona missions team engages multifaceted ministry in Zambia
The missions trip was part of the Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists’ partnership with the International Mission Board’s sub-Saharan Africa Affinity.