
Judge’s ruling keeps ban on pastors endorsing candidates
A federal judge rejected a settlement that would have lifted an IRS ban on pastors endorsing candidates, saying the court had no authority to approve an agreement, in a surprising end to a decades-long battle.

Musician thankful for challenges, blessings in ministry, foster parenting
“I’ve seen season after season how the Lord shows up for me when I don’t know what’s best,” said multiplatinum singer-songwriter Mack Brock.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 3
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 3, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

5 communication tips to help churches connect with preteens
It’s sobering. The Barna Group reported that our 8- to 12-year-olds are “on track to abandon Biblical Christianity in record numbers.”

Texas tragedy coverage offers opportunities to minister, serve
Not only am I a journalist, but also a Baptist journalist. And I have spent the better part of my career with people, hearing their stories and sharing what God is doing in the world around us.

‘God, help me’: Unspoken front man explains journey from addiction to music
Despite growing up in church, Chad Mattson, lead singer of the Christian band Unspoken, had been losing his battle with

President gives first State of the Union of his second term
For those who stayed up to watch, it might have been a later-than-usual evening for some as President Donald Trump delivered the first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday (Feb. 24).

Week of Prayer for International Missions: Confronting global lostness
WEEK OF PRAYER — December 4–11 kicks off the season of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. This