
Opinion: Why Christians should pray for the president
“It may feel awkward, even contradictory, but when Gerald Ford assumed the presidency following Richard Nixon’s resignation, he didn’t just ask for political support. He asked for something far more powerful: prayer,” says Joshua Longmire.

Seminary student shines light through counseling
DeAron Washington knew he wanted to use his psychology degree to make a difference for the gospel, but when his

Kentucky’s Sunrise Children’s Services reaches deal with state, receives support from local churches
Children attending Vacation Bible School at Hazel Baptist Church, a small southwestern Kentucky church, received an offering of $6,300 for

First person: ‘Personal connections’ and how they help missions thrive
The Church Connections Initiative helps the IMB connect with all Southern Baptist churches on a regular basis.

Kendricks to release new films on ‘core fundamental issue’ of fatherhood
The filmmaking team known for such faith-based hits as “War Room” and “Fireproof” will release two movies this fall they

Mississippi College community seeking answers to major changes
In an email delivered to Mississippi College students, faculty and staff on Nov. 18, the institution’s leaders announced several major

First person: Sing we now at Christmas
Christmas music is an excellent way to share the Gospel with adults, writes Brian Hobbs, editor of Oklahoma’s Baptist Messenger. When is the last time you went Christmas caroling?

Church planters encouraged, refreshed and recharged in Miami
Set against a backdrop of sunshine and palm trees, Send Network’s Gathering in Miami recently drew more than 600 church