
Disaster response efforts allow churches to practically serve community
“The best thing our church ever did for discipleship was get involved in Disaster Response — more than any revival or Bible study we ever held,” said Steve Collins, pastor of First Baptist Church Nickelsville, Virginia.

John Yeats to Southern Baptists: ‘Thank you for allowing us to serve you’
For 25 years, Team Yeats (Sharon and I) sat at the recording secretary’s desk to record the proceedings of the

New Great Commission report shows gaps, opportunities
What is the foundation of trust? What is fair and just? What does it mean to be human?

Study shows Americans believe religious liberty is declining, Christians not tolerated
While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted

Investigation launched at Truett McConnell Univ. on alleged abuse
The plan calls for an investigation led by Richard Hyde of Phoenix Research LLC, the placement of TMU President Emir Caner on administrative leave pending the outcome, and the appointment of John Yarbrough as acting president.

‘First responders’: New poll shows faith leaders key to bridging gap to mental health care
When it comes to mental health, “too blessed to be stressed” isn’t an altogether helpful catchphrase, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

IMB sending celebration shares stories of 52 new missionaries with convention messengers
For years, it was a “joy” for Ben Ward to serve as a missions professor and pastor who trained and

Your Voice: First person — Persevere through criticism
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …