
Grandparents Day is Sept. 12: Ideas and resources to celebrate the day
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia woman who advocated for the elderly, initiated a campaign to establish a day

Southern Seminary alumni academy returns, helps attendees freshen up on biblical languages
The Alumni Academy Greek and Hebrew for Life Conference July 30–31 at Southern Seminary gave over 200 participants the chance

Study: What does it mean to be a regular churchgoer?
According to a recent Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults, 53% say someone should be considered a regular churchgoer or regular church attender only if they attend church services at least weekly.

First person: Why I’m asking the Department of Education to protect religious liberty at Christian universities
“This religious liberty issue goes beyond Baptists.”

Kay Arthur, Bible teacher, author and co-founder of Precept ministry, dies at 91
Kay Arthur, a popular Christian speaker, author and longtime host of the “Precepts for Life” Bible teaching program that was broadcast around the world, has died.

Associational leader reflects on legacy of great-grandfather R.A. Torrey
Slade Johnson, Associational Mission Strategist for the Golden Isles Baptist Network, has a rich and fascinating heritage. His great-grandfather was Reuben Archer Torrey (better known as R. A. Torrey), born in 1856 and died on October 26, 1928.

Faith, family & sports: Bo Nix encourages student athletes at Night of Champions
First Baptist Church in Bentonville welcomed more than 1,300 student athletes and coaches on July 16 for their Night of Champions, where attendees had the opportunity to hear words from Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Bo Nix.

First person: Connecting young adults to small groups in your church
“If young adults do not get or remain connected to others within the church after they leave high school, they are much more likely to leave the church.”