Mississippi Baptists ready to respond to water crisis in Jackson
The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board remained closed on Wednesday (Aug. 31) as a result of excessive rain and issues at
Don’t wait: Start planning for VBS today, ministry specialist says
Enlisting volunteers early in the year and providing teaching resources are important parts of VBS preparation. In order to be successful, volunteers need to receive more than a leader guide.
60 Minutes to feature SBC president Bart Barber
Following afternoon NFL games on CBS this Sunday (Oct. 9), Southern Baptists may find another compelling matchup on their TV
Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia; thousands displaced
A deadly 5.6 earthquake in Indonesia has claimed more than 260 lives, according to the latest media reports. Rescue workers
‘Prepare and Protect’ training helps churches prevent abuse, aid vulnerable
Several Arkansas Baptists recently gathered at the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center in Rogers for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s regional Prepare and Protect Training.
Key to church success found in faithfulness, not numbers, pastor says
Because church growth is a supernatural act of God, faithfulness is a better measure of success than numbers-based fruitfulness, Francis
‘Every can counts’: Second-grader raises thousands for missions with cans, baked goods
A heart devoted to giving to missions is nothing new for second-grader Catherine Coaty, exemplifying the message of Isaiah 11:6: “And a Little child shall lead them.”
UPDATED: Baptists mobilize as death toll rises in Turkey, Syria
Editor’s Note: Since this story was first published, the death toll has risen to more than 21,000 people as rescuers