
New book marks CP centennial, explores ‘next era’ of cooperation
“What will that connection look like tomorrow?” asks Chris Forbes, author of new book on the future of Southern Baptist cooperative giving. “The future doesn’t arrive on its own. It’s shaped by decisions we make today.”

First person: Doing our best to keep SBC reports succinct, drama-free
The stark contrast caught my attention. It also helped keep me grounded on how much preview content to share regarding the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.

Lifeway’s Ben Mandrell to preach in view of a call July 13 at Bellevue
The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor.

Russian Baptists continue to meet after ‘house of prayer’ sealed
The Russian Supreme Court in Moscow is scheduled Aug. 28 to hear the appeal of an unregistered Baptist church in Kurganinsk whose building was sealed by government officials in May.

Diverse ministry context provides opportunities, Dew says in NOBTS report
Five years into his tenure as president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, Jamie Dew said serving there has been “the greatest honor and the greatest joy” of his family’s life.

‘Loving our neighbors’: Missouri ministry caring for ‘the whole person’
Church’s IMPACT ministry began as a small church closet. Today, it is spread throughout the Blue Springs community.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 14, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

‘Be on guard’: Scammers target Louisiana church
A Louisiana Baptist church has sounded a warning after scammers recently impersonated their pastor.