SC megachurch leaving SBC: ‘We don’t want our affiliation to distract’
NewSpring Church, which has more than 14,000 members at 13 campuses across South Carolina, has announced its withdrawal from the Southern Baptist Convention, citing the “distress and conflict” its continued affiliation is causing.
Pastor, founder of popular Pulpit & Pen blog admits to fabricating story
A controversial Montana pastor who founded a conservative Christian polemics website has admitted to publishing a false story about a
Gospel singer, songwriter Squire Parsons now experiencing ‘Sweet Beulah Land’
Parsons’ “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted song of the year in 1981 by readers of Singing News Magazine, where he was voted favorite baritone (1986–1987), favorite male singer (1988) and favorite songwriter (1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995).
Beach Reach students seeking ‘something far more lasting’ than parties, fleeting fun
While many college students head to the beach for spring break in search of parties and fleeting fun, others are pursuing something far more lasting.
Heart for the nations: Georgia associational leader making missions impact here, abroad
Alan Morris knows and loves missions — and for good reason. A former Southern Baptist missionary to Indonesia, Morris knows
EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
Pakistan’s preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns.
Messengers vote down motion to force financial transparency
Southern Baptist messengers to the 2025 Annual Meeting rejected an amendment Wednesday that would have required the Southern Baptist Convention to publish detailed financial information like IRS Form 990 disclosures.
The multiplying years of congregations are about more than growth
You can help new congregations succeed beyond their first generation by supporting them during two critical early stages.