
Naughty or nice? Church leaders share thoughts on Santa.
Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa

Pastors, here are 5 ways to transform your preaching
Beyond the starting point of a preacher’s calling and personal commitment to Christ, there are also practical elements that every pastor should master.

Former Islamic teacher poisoned after converting to Christianity
A former sheikh was poisoned April 2 in Uganda after his wife learned he had converted to Christianity. Hiire Sadiki,

First person: Reaching across state lines for life
Since the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the landscape of abortion in America has shifted dramatically.

New Mexico Baptists serve, share hope in aftermath of latest wildfires
As Southern Baptist volunteers sift through the remains of home sites in Ruidoso, New Mexico, in the aftermath of recent

First person: Why storytelling is important — and how it needs to be done differently
We’re living in a time when people don’t automatically trust institutions — especially churches and ministries. Scandals, political polarization, social media outrage and overpromising have left many audiences skeptical before you ever open your mouth.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for February 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 11, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Don Currence to be nominated for SBC registration secretary
Don Currence will be nominated for registration secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention during the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim,