
Nate Adams announces retirement plans after nearly 20 years as executive director
During the Feb. 24–25 meetings of Illinois Baptist State Association Board Committees, Nate Adams shared with board leadership his desire

First Person: Lessons from getting my master’s degree
Graduating this spring with my master’s degree was not on my bucket list. With about 25 years of professional experience

Arkansas woman spreads God’s love through writing letters to strangers
Allison Bond’s grandma, who died in 2015, told her to “always do good.” Heeding that wisdom, Bond decided to do

SBC Executive Committee names new associate VP for convention news
Brandon Porter, communications director for the Kentucky Baptist Convention and editor of Kentucky Today, has been chosen to lead Baptist

Barna: New tool helps Christians measure beliefs, align with Scripture
Drawing on more than 40 years of research, the assessment measures beliefs and behaviors across five key categories, providing a personalized report that reveals how closely one’s worldview aligns with biblical truth.

Vang recognized by WMU for women’s leadership development
Cindy Vang of First Hmong Baptist Church Coon Rapids, Minnesota, was honored with Woman’s Missionary Union’s top leadership award during

26-year-old demonstrates heart for his neighborhood by organizing job fair
Lamar Benefield says when he was growing up he didn’t see a lot of doctors, lawyers or judges around. “We

5 ways pastors can help families navigate social media
In May, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the Surgeon General of the United States, issued a 25-page advisory titled, “Social Media and Youth