
‘Addressing a burden’: GuideStone, NAMB partner to provide retirement, insurance for new church planters
New Send Network church planting missionaries can take advantage of increased support through the North American Mission Board, anchored by a slate

Long haul: DR volunteers still at work in East Tennessee
The remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating floods across Appalachia and East Tennessee one year ago, but the storm still rages for many.

First person: A sabbatical was the best gift I received as a pastor
In the fall of 2021, Neill’s Creek Baptist Church in Angier afforded me a 12-week sabbatical. This provision was included in the covenant when I was called as senior pastor in February of 2011.

Mississippi Baptists ‘thrilled,’ ‘thankful’ for special missions gift
Generous giving last year by Mississippi Baptists has enabled a special gift in the amount of $718,450 to the Lottie

Christian patriotism — and why this author says it should be embraced
In the wake of the assassination of conservative Christian influencer Charlie Kirk, Dan Darling acknowledged Christians are living in “troubled

Modern evangelicals and lessons from ancient martyrs
Evangelical Christians in the 21st century can learn from the example of 2nd century Christian martyrs—many of whom were female, New Testament scholar Lynn Cohick said.

‘Stories’ podcast Season 5 features three missions widows
Gloria Sloan-Castellanos knows what it’s like to face the unthinkable. In 1999 — just six months after she and her

Danny Akin announces retirement plans
Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary and Judson College, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. His official retirement date is July 31, 2026.