‘Overwhelming’: NC Baptists respond to Helene’s destruction
North Carolina Baptist disaster response volunteers are partnering with churches to assist local residents with the long journey of recovery.
Utah missions team builds beds, home for family in Mexico
A six-person construction missions team from First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove, Utah, shares through pictures their experiences on the team’s ninth annual trip 27 miles south of Yuma, Arizona, to build a home for a needy family.
Holy Smoke: GA grilling competition raises over $17,000 for children’s homes
Springtime in Preston means that it’s once again time for the Holy Smoke Christian Grilling Competition, sponsored by Macedonia Baptist Church. Other churches in the area also joined in …
Family, friends mourn loss of retired missionary, ministry leader after attack
Family, friends and others in the Orlando community are morning the loss of 85-year-old Lucy Pat Curl, a long-time pastor’s wife who died after being attacked Jan. 31 during a home invasion.
Report: Pastors and the state of discipleship
In general, pastors have a vague satisfaction with the discipleship happening at their churches but no real way of determining if that is valid, Lifeway Research reported.
Nursing student experiences two medical miracles
Mahala Griffin-Halvorson, nursing student at Baylor University, gave birth to her son, Hudson, 13 weeks early, while her husband, Caleb, was in the hospital from serious injuries fighting a fire.
Avoiding burnout: What one state is doing to help pastors
“We know that healthy leaders — emotionally, mentally and physically — are in a better position to lead healthy churches. However, sometimes people just need a reset.”
First person: Reflections on that scary Saturday in July
“Why do I remain hopeful? I’m hopeful because the harvest has never been more plentiful, and revival may very well be on the horizon.” writes Wes Fowler. “’Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning’ (Psalm 30:5).”