Recent years have left clergy burned out, but experts say change is possible
The title of a 2024 report from the Hartford Institute for Research summed up what clergy are saying: “I’m Exhausted All the Time.” Small wonder that about half of clergy had thought about leaving their congregation …
First person: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ may be the year’s best family movie
Dallas Jenkins’ latest movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, releasing in theaters Nov. 8, is based on a popular book of the same name and masterfully weaves an inspiring gospel-centric message with top-notch, family-friendly comedy.
‘Eight Steps’ missions continuum training held in Korea
Korean pastors and church leaders greeted each other warmly, some clearly friends and others meeting for the first time. Representing
South Carolina WMU announces new staff additions
South Carolina Woman’s Missionary Union recently announced that Lauren Morris and Hannah Smith will join the staff. Morris will serve
Georgia Baptists approve $62 million budget to fund gospel efforts
Georgia Baptists recently adopted a 2025 budget that calls for more than $62 million to be given through the Cooperative Program and other offerings. That money, a 2.5% increase over the current year, will fund gospel-sharing efforts ….
Your Voice: 10 things I love about Christmas
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …
NM church holds free garage sales for community throughout the year
A dozen years ago Herb Gage, pastor of Cavern Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico, told the congregation his wife
Jinger Duggar Vuolo shares challenges of childhood, questions that led to ‘heavenly Father’s care’ in new book
Jinger Duggar Vuolo, wife, mother and author, grew up with ultraconservative values, but in recent years the TV daughter says