During NAMB report, Ezell celebrates large baptism increases across U.S.
During the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting, Kevin Ezell, NAMB president, shared that 35 out of 41 of our state conventions saw baptism gains in 2023.
Fighting bans on religious displays at state capitols
First Liberty Institute is fighting a pair of bans on religious displays at state capitols. One ruling barred a Ten Commandments monument on Arkansas Capitol grounds and another blocked a Nativity display inside the Connecticut Capitol.
Pastors’ story shows significance, passion behind helping young ministers
Mentoring young ministers is a passion for longtime friends and former Tennessee Baptist Convention presidents Larry Robertson and Steve Freeman.
‘We’re unified’: FBC Monticello leads by example in Utah
Six elders have led First Baptist Church Monticello, Utah, southwest of Moab, since February 2022. All were ordained to pastoral ministry this February and serve jointly to pastor the church where about 40 people attend Sunday mornings …
New Year’s resolutions: Resolve to give your worries to God
I recently came across a New Year’s resolution I had written during my junior year in college. They were short
Mississippi church finds special way to bless others envelope by envelope
A Mississippi church offered its members a unique ministry opportunity this past December. Each person who attended one Sunday, from
Religious freedom commission reports worsening conditions in India
Religious freedom conditions worsened considerably in India this year — particularly in the months prior to and immediately following a national election.
‘Amazing Grace’: Famous hymn by former slave trader still inspirational after 250 years
Most preachers wouldn’t dare tackle writing a sermon and a hymn for their congregation, but that was par for the