
Chitwood thanks Southern Baptists for funding new work, helping missionaries stay the course
“Since I became IMB president, because of your generosity not one IMB missionary has come home due to financial need. Thank you,” said Paul Chitwood during the International Mission Board report.

First Person: Consider a family missions trip this year
What if you went on a missions trip as a family? What if your family partnered with missionaries for a

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 12
Sure of a relationship 1 John 2:3–11, 15–17 Walk in obedience to God’s commands. (3–6) At first, it may seem

Churches and local TV commercials: A few things to consider
I’m always thrilled when churches make the decision to share their story through local TV commercials. In spite of the

Missouri Baptists ready to welcome, assist Afghan refugees
Missouri Baptists stand ready to help Afghan men, women and children taking refuge in St. Louis in the wake of

Baylor rescinds grant for LGBTQIA+ study following ‘concern and confusion’
Baylor University has rescinded a $644,000 grant intended to study the “disenfranchisement” of LGBTQIA+ individuals and women in churches, following

‘We’re open’: California disaster relief effort leads to church revitalization
Spring flooding in California’s Central Valley yielded opportunities for California Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief workers to extend compassion in

Can God use anyone to plant a church?
Ben Harris couldn’t fathom God would use him for much — let alone to plant a church. He grew up