
‘The road not traveled’: An urgent plea for a brighter future for the SBC
“To truly understand and attack the problem of crippling decline looming large over the future of the SBC will require Southern Baptists to embrace two radical steps,” says Chuck Kelley, president emeritus of New Orleans Seminary.

Akin highlights framework that guides Southeastern’s approach to theological education
Danny Akin spoke to messengers to the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis; he noted how the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary focuses on four loves that align with the Great Commandment.

Church in Indonesia celebrates Christmas despite ‘potential attacks’
A pastor came under pressure from local Muslims in Indonesia on Christmas Eve to announce that Christmas services were cancelled even though his church won approval to hold the celebrations, Morning Star News reported.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 24
GOD HEALS 2 Kings 5:1–14 Desperate (1–6) The encounter between Naaman the Syrian and Elisha is a dramatic story of

Celebrating 100 years of Cooperative Program ‘moments,’ opportunity for ‘sacred effort’
“One moment is not going to change the entire trajectory of what we do, but it can remind us of some very important things. The beauty of Baptist life and cooperation is that everybody is autonomous … we work together because we want to.”

New state law could force churches, pregnancy centers to hire abortion advocates
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4867 (HB 4867), which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to “prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions,” according to a media release from his office.

Cambodian Blessing Field gets a Mennonite blessing after Hurricane Debby
Hurricane Debby is just a memory to most everyone — except to those who suffered loss and to the Disaster Relief volunteers who are helping them. Cambodian Blessing Field shares how it received a Mennonite blessing after Hurricane Debby.

Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ law goes into effect; pro-life advocates celebrate
Pro-life advocates celebrated a federal appeals court decision Wednesday (July 20) that allows a Georgia law to take effect banning