
Religious favoritism, discrimination surface in Indonesia
A job ad by a regional Religious Affairs Office in Indonesia discriminating against non-Muslims has been modified following objections, sources said.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 31
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 31, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Update on defamation case against SBC, others
Tennessee Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday (Jan. 8) while spotlighting the need for “clarity regarding the church autonomy doctrine” in connection with the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse response process.

First person: Responding to hurting people
Demeaning insecurities often plague us when trials invade our lives. We wonder if God still loves us. We worry that our pain is the direct result of our sin. We grieve what we perceive to be the absence of God in our lives.

Persecuted Chinese now worship at TX church
A persecuted church from China now worships in the facilities of First Baptist Church Midland, Texas.

What is the association’s role when a pastor leaves?
How many times do you see this: A pastor announces a call to another place of ministry, a pastor is under pressure to resign or is fired or a pastor dies from a disease or a tragic accident.

Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.

First person: 4 reasons to enjoy the gift of Sabbath
Are you ready to abandon the illusion that you are indestructible and indispensable? Ready to obey the command, receive the gift, work the plan and love the Person who is calling you to rest in Him?