
Church celebrates three generations in one baptism service
It was a baptism service Sunday unlike any other that Belfry First Baptist Church Pastor Mike McCartney has ever been involved in.

New ERLC president fields questions, shares plans for ‘listening tour’
Brett Leatherwood, newly elected president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, fielded questions and shared initial plans for the

SBC Exec Comm faces two more sexual abuse lawsuits
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention face a pair of new lawsuits that accuse the SBC of covering up sexual abuse in local churches.

First person: Why we need more leaders in ministry
“Do church and ministry leaders need to grow in their leadership skills and ability? My answer is an emphatic ‘yes’ and here is why…,” says Todd Gray.

‘Their voice matters’: Mississippi honor choir offers children worship opportunity
“I had the joy of seeing seven kids who came through these three events be saved and baptized last year.”

First Person: Martin Luther King Jr. and the power of God’s Word
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Though it was not

OBU presents outstanding service award to Alan Quigley
Oklahoma Baptist University presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Alan Quigley during the Advance Conference March 4 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.

Tips for following up with church visitors
At our church, one of our guest services mottos is: The first visit should set up the second visit. My