Imprisoned Christians in Eritrea released after call to prayer
“We may never know this side of heaven exactly how all those pieces fell into place,” said Todd Nettleton, VOM’s spokesperson.
Updated: SBC Exec Comm members work through full agenda of heavy topics
During its Sept. 19 morning meeting in Nashville, the SBC Executive Committee board of trustees approved a readjusted operating budget for the 2023–24 fiscal year and dealt with a variety of heavy topics.
‘Not shocked’: New study shows links between religiosity, human flourishing
Announcing the results of a new Global Flourishing Study, a consortium of scholars and pollsters led by Gallup said they found links between religiosity and people’s satisfaction with their lives.
Christian leaders continue urging House Speaker to support Ukraine
More than a dozen Christian leaders — including the executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention — sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson April 17 urging Congress to protect religious liberty in Eastern Europe …
‘Think like a missionary’: Ohio church planter leverages business for ministry opportunities
Growing up, Austin Mathis didn’t know many pastors who held jobs outside their pastoral roles. So, naturally, when he felt God’s call to plant a church in 2014, Austin didn’t picture himself pastoring while also starting a business and …
First person: 5 things I learned in Indianapolis
As I made the nine-hour trek from Pennsylvania to Indianapolis for the 2024 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, I never could have imagined what a dynamic learning experience it would turn out to be.
KY man charged in connection with June explosion at Lone Oak Baptist Church
A Calvert City man was arrested and formally charged following an investigation into the explosion incident that happened in June at Lone Oak First Baptist Church.
Church branding essential: ‘Matchy matchy’
In fact, there are four areas that must match. And by doing the hard work of making these areas similar (i.e. matchy matchy), you’ll create an environment of trust, reliability and loyalty for your congregation and community.