First person: Honest conversations about kids and church
“I don’t want to go to church tomorrow.” Nothing quiets post-dinner chatter quicker than a 7-year-old’s honesty. Eyes wide, my
Families file class-action suit to stop Ten Commandment displays
Eighteen families filed a class-action lawsuit Dec. 2 to stop the display of a prescribed version of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms of every Texas school district not already involved in related litigation or subject to an injunction.
2025 Youth Evangelism Conference sees 571 decisions for Christ
Organizers and participants of the 2025 Youth Evangelism Celebration praised God for the 571 students who made decisions for Christ, Nov. 23-24, in the Laborde Earles Coliseum in Alexandria.
Woman charged after fraudulent GoFundMe campaign for Camp Mystic victim
A 28-year old woman has been charged in Houston, Texas, with impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic victim to raise money through a GoFundMe page.
Henry Durand named editor of The Christian Index
Henry Durand has been named editor of The Christian Index, assuming the role this month following more than three years of service with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board.
Louisiana Baptists respond to wildfires in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief crews and churches responded quickly to those impacted by wildfires in Sabine Parish Monday (Aug. 14).
Wes Fowler named next MBC executive director-treasurer
The Missouri Baptist Convention’s executive board has named Kentucky pastor Wes Fowler the next MBC executive director-treasurer.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 15, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.