
First person: What drives church leaders out of ministry?
“No, no, no. Not him!” was my first thought when I heard the tragic story. It was one of my close pastor friends who was terminated from a church. I couldn’t believe the news. “Why, God? Why?”

Pastor’s ‘anywhere’ prayer leads to blessings in small community
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the homeless mission he pastored in Savannah, Georgia, Brandon Davis told the Lord he would “go anywhere you need me.” That commitment led him to Booneville, Kentucky, population 161.

Ukrainian seminary opens centers for humanitarian aid, trauma counseling
When Slavik Pyzh first held a round-table talk for people who were weathering the war in Ukraine, he was hit

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 14
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 14, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

‘Serving God is an adventure’: NC couple’s mission work spans 13 states
For Dewey and Kathie Aiken, their missions field is simply wherever God leads them and opens doors for ministry. The

Changing demographics in Illinois call for ministry across people groups
“Why would you live in Chicago?” It’s a question Sean and Lydia Stevenson are regularly asked. For those familiar with Chicago, and by extension,

F.A.I.T.H Riders impacting lives at ‘Bikes, Blues and Barbecue Rally’
A tent at a motorcycle rally served as a tabernacle of sorts for 81 new believers who offered themselves as

Building community: Camp Fusion raises new leaders
Mark Heavener, director of intercultural ministries in the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Center for Cultural Engagement, built Camp Fusion on two pillars — spiritual formation and leadership experience.