
First person: 10 ‘diseases’ that might be afflicting your church
Here are 10 diseases I see as I consult with unhealthy churches around the country:

First person: Don’t be afraid to share your story
“Here’s the truth: your story matters. Your testimony matters. And even if no one believes you, there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear it,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.

Riding bikes for missions: Church kids raise $6,000
Thirty-five kids, ages one and a half to 11, rode 356 laps around the church property on a 1/4 mile track to raise money for the church mission support offering, which goes to global mission organizations.

Pastors: Prepare now for instances of abuse
Pastors, search out someone to provide guidance if sexual abuse is suspected in your church. Do this now, Brad Hambrick

Surf, sand and the Savior: Students impact Kingdom on the beach
Over a three-week period last month, Tennessee BCM groups joined 47 other campus-based/church-based college ministries from across the U.S. to have a kingdom impact on their generation through BeachReach.

SBC 2025 preview: All eyes on Dallas — What will be the big issues this year?
Southern Baptists will be gathering soon in Dallas for this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting (June 10–11), which is expected to draw well over 10,000 people.

SWBTS alumnus writes book of original Chinese hymns
While God’s calling on one’s life is experienced differently by people, for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alumnus Scott Callaham it

The maturing years of congregations can be treacherous
If I ask you about your teenage years, you might tell me you were the perfect adolescent. If so, I know you also lie about other things.