Chitwood: EC’s proposed budget increase for IMB would have ‘significant impact’
A dozen more fully funded missionaries could be sent to the nations if messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention approve
‘Clear standard’: TN bill would criminalize disruption of worship services
State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, introduced legislation with the intent to strengthen state protections for places of religious worship, ensuring congregations across Tennessee can gather and practice their faith free from intentional obstruction, disruption or intimidation.
Church replant’s story includes uniting local couple in faith, marriage
In almost every way possible, Leon and Javon Every of Marrero, Louisiana, looked like the heads of a traditional household. The Everys were remarkably traditional in every way — but one.
‘We’re in this together’: Program finds purpose behind bars
Roger Britton still remembers the prayer. One of the inmates working at Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood bowed his head before a surprise steak lunch the congregation had prepared. What followed, Britton said, was “the sweetest prayer I have heard in a long time.”
Worship pastor dies by suicide after sexual abuse arrest; church releases statement
Last week, former Kentucky pastor David Rodgers, 40, killed himself after being arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges, including possession of abuse materials exploiting a minor under 12.
‘Life-changing business’: Call to obedience sparks hundreds of baptisms
What began on March 1 as a regular Sunday service at Bethlehem Church quickly became a day that few who were present will forget. By the time the waters stilled, exactly 400 people had been baptized across all three campuses.
Going beyond ‘participation trophy’ mindset in men’s ministry
As new research points to a shift in church attendance with men showing increased engagement in many age groups, Josh Smith believes the moment calls for more than celebration.
Study: What do the ‘nones’ really believe?
“The nones’ beliefs that the supernatural exists and that there is something deeper, fuller and transcendent defy the secular narrative that people are fleeing all that is religious and spiritual.”