
Prayer in school: Americans split on issue as Texas law takes effect
A new report from Pew Research Center finds Americans split on prayer in school, with just over half saying Christian prayers led by teachers are OK. But approval ranges widely from state to state.

Convention sermon: Inserra says ‘cloud of witnesses’ should spur Southern Baptists to gospel endurance
Dean Inserra, pastor of City Church Tallahassee in Florida, preached the convention sermon June 12 at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.

4 ways your church can determine its ‘reach area’
In order for a church to effectively serve their local body of believers, they must know their church reach — the area in which most of their members are concentrated. Here are some ways to define and map your reach area.

‘Bro’ awakening? Young men and their return to church
Are the winds of revival blowing across the nation? More specifically, is there an awakening of young people here and

Children’s music camp celebrates Christmas in July
Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids — also known as SMACK — was hosted by William Carey University in Mississippi last week. They learned the importance of worship ministry and how they can use their skills and gifts in that arena.

ICYMI: ‘Elder statesman of youth ministry’ points students to life-changing truths
At 60 years old, evangelist Douglas Runkles — better known as “Runks” — considers himself the “elder statesman of youth ministry.”

SBC Executive Committee gives go-ahead for investigation but delays decision on waiver of attorney-client privilege for continued negotiations
Alabama trustee Melissa Golden, first-time member of the SBC Executive Committee, brought the three hours of debate on top of

First person: BCM offers support, ways to grow faith
Every year excited, anxious young adults embark on a new adventure as they begin the college semester. Every student has the need for community … and a loving team of ministers and student leaders who will help them explore their faith.