
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center offers help, hope for mothers, babies
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center in Benton, Arkansas, has had a few new beginnings of its own over the past several

First person: Two biblical lessons on time
“As 2025 begins to unfold, two biblical lessons regarding time emerge that will help us navigate whatever is ahead,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.

First person: Crossing the ‘digital divide’ in church life
“Certainly, I do not see AI as a fad. It will not go away. Our culture will find ways to use it, but church leaders cannot ignore it,” Mark Snowden, director for the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.

First Person: Using ChatGPT in pastoral ministry — benefits and drawbacks
As technology advances, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly relevant in many fields, including pastoral ministry. Pastors can leverage AI with

Mentoring students in construction, faith
“These spring break projects have not only increased the students’ knowledge of construction but also fostered a greater appreciation for the wisdom and experiences of the older generation,” said Rooster Smith.

Underground churches, smuggled Bibles continue to reach people oppressed by communism
Vazgen Zohrabyan was nine years old, living in Soviet Union-controlled Armenia, when the Iron Curtain began to crumble in 1990.

One state’s Disaster Relief sees 280 participate in training with 60% new volunteers
Not only did 280 attend the training session, but 170 — 60% of those who came — were new volunteers.

Southern Baptist TEXAN editor, editor-elect prepare for upcoming three-month transition period
After 21 years as editor of the Southern Baptist TEXAN, Gary Ledbetter will be transitioning to a part-time advisory position