
UPDATED: MBCH mourns loss of president Juston Gates
EDITOR’S NOTE (Updated May 5, 2026): The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries released a letter Monday (May 4), detailing the

Former inmate returns to where his new life began
When Chris Pernell visits Clay County Jail each month to lead a Bible study for inmates, it truly is a

9 ways the church can help address community violence
Hold meetings to discuss the problem of rising crime in the community. Invite speakers from local agencies to address the

Former sheriff killed in hit-and-run, remembered for legacy and faith
“On Sunday morning, he sat in the foyer to make sure everyone was safe and okay,” pastor Jimmy Koonce recalled. “He was always a very quieting, comforting presence.”

Behind the Lens: IMB photographer shares how Bible storying changes lives
For several years I have documented the work of West Africans and IMB missionaries using oral methods to evangelize the

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for February 19
I KNOW MY OWN John 10:7–14, 25–30 Virgil, a hearty South Dakotan, raised sheep. When he stepped outside his house,

‘The Firing Squad’: A movie about 3 death row inmates who accept Christ releases Aug. 2
Based on the real executions of drug traffickers in Indonesia in 2015, “The Firing Squad” is set to release on Aug. 2.

Study: Most Americans — including churchgoers — reject Trinity
“These findings highlight the growing need for the Church to rekindle its commitment to helping people truly know God and understand His nature,” George Barna said in a news release.