
More scattered congregations are soaring than gathered congregations
Philip, an engineer and devoted husband in a family of five that recently moved to town, scheduled a visit with Ryan, the lead pastor of Central congregation. Philip is interested in learning more about this congregation.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 7, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Q&A: Mike Law addresses proposed amendment to SBC Constitution
Virginia pastor Mike Law addresses his proposed amendment to the SBC Constitution. The amendment comes up for its second of two consecutive votes by messengers in June at the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

ERLC introduces new president during report to messengers in Orlando
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission team is guided by a desire to support pastors, stand for truth and serve churches, said Gary Hollingsworth, ERLC outgoing interim director, in his report to messengers at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.

Is your church’s special needs ministry connecting with families?
Almost all churches believe they are welcoming places for everyone. But many families that include individuals with special needs often feel otherwise. Experts say it doesn’t have to be this way.

Montana church partners with Texas students, uses great outdoors for outreach
Life in Montana is centered around enjoying the beautiful nature that the state has to offer. Residents spend their leisure

First Person: Learning from my mistakes
Every pastor and church leader can sympathize with the first line of a Queen song which says, “And bad mistakes,

SBCAL leaders network, fellowship prior to Indy Annual Meeting
About 400 Baptist associational leaders met together this year in Indianapolis for the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders, held annually prior to the SBC Annual Meeting.