
Planning a ‘short devotion’ at an event? Here’s some advice
The point of the devotion time is to slow everyone down, focus people’s thoughts in the right place, and start the event with our priorities in place. However, so many people completely miss the point of a devotion …

First person: Before my feet hit the floor, I pray this
“Let me tell you something that may not surprise you: my head can be a mess first thing in the morning,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.

Campaign urges release of 7 ministers in Eritrea
21Wilberforce and the Baptist World Alliance are joining other Christian groups in calling for the release of seven church leaders in Eritrea who have been detained without trial more than 20 years.

UPDATED: SWBTS announces joint interim leadership, plans to ‘aggressively manage costs’
UPDATE — This story has been adjusted to reflect Adam Greenway’s announcement earlier Wednesday (Sept. 28) that he has decided

Montana pastor’s sermon series on culture clashes resonates with congregation
“I was dating a girl from a cross-town school, and she got pregnant. Her parents were not going to be

Sunday School training focusing on fulfilling the church’s mission
Rick Brittain asked, “So how does Sunday school help us or how do groups help us accomplish [the Great Commission]?”

Powell challenged pastors to trade man’s approval for God’s
“[Paul] wrote to Timothy that as a minister of the gospel you must not be interested in creating a reputation for yourself,” said Powell, who now serves as pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church in South Carolina.

IMB network seeks rural partnerships across globe
Reaching rural communities with the gospel is something Jeff Clark is passionate about. He grew up in a farming community. Then, God called him to minister among rural peoples in Asia.