
Oklahoma superintendent issues ‘crucial step’ on Bible, Ten Commandments in schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters issued a directive June 27 requiring all schools to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments into the curriculum, effective immediately.

Chitwood: EC’s proposed budget increase for IMB would have ‘significant impact’
A dozen more fully funded missionaries could be sent to the nations if messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention approve

First person: Finding the gospel in adoption
Did you know that more than 8,000 faith-based adoption agencies currently serve our nation? Or that evangelicals are twice as

Study: Are you overconfident in your Old Testament knowledge?
“While churchgoers may open a Bible at church, at least 1 in 5 may not be familiar with how it’s organized and what distinguishes the New Testament from the Old Testament,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research.

Is your church ready to handle a crisis?
The question is not what to do if a crisis strikes, it is being prepared when your church faces a crisis, said Chris Turner, director of communications for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Church shooting survivor: ‘Scene plays over and over in my mind’
Martha lost three friends June 16 when the lone guest attending a “Boomers Potluck” evening gathering pulled out a gun.

Alabama man becomes Nevada church planter
Ryan Ivy felt the Holy Spirit working in his heart at a young age, then felt the call to ministry

Your Voice: Church’s legacy isn’t bricks, mortar
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