
‘One stoplight’ town church reaching out to community for ‘breakthrough’ moments
Crofton Baptist Church has made it a mission to ensure that the community it serves knows Jesus.

Students find shelter amid severe storm ‘chaos’
“All you could see was smiling faces, people praising God, and good times in a midst of chaos.”

Mohler adamant proposed amendment not to address anything beyond pastoral office, preaching
“I don’t think it says anything about anyone teaching Sunday School or missionary service. … And by that I mean it doesn’t intend to. It’s not addressing those situations at all.” —Albert Mohler speaking June 10 about proposed amendment to SBC constitution

2027 SBC Annual Meeting may move to Indianapolis
Due to a major renovation at the Salt Palace Convention Center, the Southern Baptist Convention must relocate its 2027 Annual Meeting from Salt Lake City, the SBC Executive Committee announced Thursday (May30).

Crossover evangelism efforts yield over 1,000 decisions for Christ
A variety of evangelistic efforts preceding the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting produced saving knowledge of Jesus in 1,077 new believers.

Bethany Christian Services announces return to biblical standards for adoptive families
In a press release, Bethany says it is reaffirming its statement of faith, which includes a “God’s design for marriage” section, and expanding its statement starting June 2027.

Increased giving to AAEO, new congregations highlighted in NAMB report
Growth in evangelism and church planting were the focus of North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell’s report to messengers to the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando on June 10.

Teaching resource for Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson for June 21
Ideas and questions to help group members and teachers prepare for Joshua 3:14–17; 4:1–9, 24.