Henry Durand named editor of The Christian Index
Henry Durand has been named editor of The Christian Index, assuming the role this month following more than three years of service with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.
True Christmas spirit on display
At First Baptist Church Moore, Oklahoma, Paulia Box Merrell wanted to motivate kids in a more visual way.
Iorg calls God’s mission ‘eternal, inclusive, personal and costly’ during TN Summit
Jeff Iorg delivered a challenge during Monday night’s session at the 2025 Tennessee Baptist Convention Summit about who Southern Baptists welcome into the fold.
“We all need recovery from something’: Celebrate Recovery program pointing people to new life
The Celebrate Recovery program at Russell Springs First Baptist Church is not only helping people overcome addictions, but more importantly, pointing them to new life in Christ.
5 reasons churches struggle to reach the next generation
The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation.
First person: Help your congregation remember the sermon
I’ve done it as a listener, and you probably have, too. By time Monday rolls around and the week cranks up, you’ve already forgotten the sermon from the day before.
Hispanic pastors find rest, fellowship at Lake Tiak-O’Khata
“When they are at work in the church, they are very isolated,” said Tzib. “But with these events, it has been a blessing for them to grow closer and discuss the similar challenges they face.”
Students challenged to uphold religious freedom
John Litzler challenged Howard Payne University students to recognize and defend the Christian’s historic and ongoing role in protecting religious liberty.