
Associational leaders hold 61st Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders in Nashville
Focusing on the gospel and unity, associational leaders held their 61st Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders on June 12-14

First person: Is Christian persecution real? Yes, and here’s why it matters.
An honest assessment reveals that Christians remain the single most persecuted group of people in the world.

‘Plant for the Gospel’: Grace, hope and peace grow in Utah
“There are fewer Christians in Utah than any country in the western hemisphere,” according to Plant4thegospel.com. “The next closest would be Cuba at 6%.”

Nicholas Clark named executive director of State Convention of Baptists in Indiana
The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) Executive Board has elected Nicholas Ryan Clark as the convention’s next Executive Director. The decision follows a seven-month national search and interview process.

Don’t wait: Start planning for VBS today, ministry specialist says
Enlisting volunteers early in the year and providing teaching resources are important parts of VBS preparation. In order to be successful, volunteers need to receive more than a leader guide.

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.

Mississippi College approves name change, other ‘transformative steps’
After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College board of trustees Monday (Nov. 18) approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University.

‘Chatham Strong’: When tragedy hits home
Three children and one teenager were killed April 2 in the village of Chatham, Illinois, when an SUV drove through the site of an afterschool program. Eric Reed, editor of the Illinois Baptist, reflects on the tragedy.