Court ruling clears way for Sutherland Springs church to be torn down
A judge ruled on Monday (July 15) that the old First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs building in Texas — where 26 people were shot and killed in 2017 by a gunman — can be torn down.
Your Voice: Establishing a law enforcement ministry in your church
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Ohio camp sees 65 urban youth follow Christ, 28 baptized
CampUCAN, State Convention of Baptists in Ohio’s outreach to urban young men, ages 9–15, aims to combat the challenges these young men face with the gospel through mentoring from adult Christian men.
Mark Clifton: Pastor, you have all the power you need in the risen Lord
Mark Clifton knows the challenges that come with pastoring a small, struggling church where he’s counted the cars in the
Call it a comeback: VBS 2021 offers fresh start
In 2020, churches in my state reported a drastic decline in Vacation Bible School enrollment. Churches saw 73% fewer people
An advocate: Best title for the staff leader of Baptist associations
Recently I came across a file from when my father served on the staff of the Baptist State Convention of
Study: Half of Protestant churches seeing growth
U.S. Protestant churches are almost evenly split between those that have grown within the past two years and those that are plateaued or declining, according to an Exponential study by Lifeway Research.
The blessings and benefits of thankfulness
EDITORS NOTE: This story was previously posted Nov. 8 on The Baptist Paper website. When Thanksgiving arrives on the 4th