Your Voice: Understanding the ‘decline’ of Christianity
Examination of this data reveals the number of dedicated Christians — those who regularly attend services and who pray daily — has remained consistent throughout the years studied.
Forgotten freedoms: 10 things to remember on Independence Day
On July 4, we celebrate Independence Day. We’ll have picnics, family gatherings and fireworks. I fear, though, we Christians will
‘Chatham Strong’: When tragedy hits home
Three children and one teenager were killed April 2 in the village of Chatham, Illinois, when an SUV drove through the site of an afterschool program. Eric Reed, editor of the Illinois Baptist, reflects on the tragedy.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 18, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Police arrest man following exchange of gunfire near SC Baptist building
Police responded to an “active shooter” incident Tuesday (July 18) near the South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC) building in Columbia.
Sav-A-Life center in Alabama receives ultrasound machine from Psalm 139 Project
Ultrasound machines save lives. According to the Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
Groups pledge to sue over Ten Commandments displays
A coalition of civil liberties groups — including Americans United for Separation of Church and State — pledged to sue if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public-school classrooms
Groza highlights missions opportunities, multilingual programs in Gateway report
In his report to messengers at the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas, Gateway Seminary President Adam Groza said the seminary is “healthy, … growing and … focused.”