
First Person: Lessons from my mom that I’m still learning
I am a helicopter parent (and I am). I didn’t get it from my own mom. Chalk it up to

Will your church be open in 10 years? Study shows most pastors say, ‘Yes.’
A new survey from Nashville-based Lifeway Research found that 94% of Protestant pastors believe their church will still be open in 10 years, with 78% strongly agreeing that will be true.

179-year-old Christian university ‘cautiously optimistic’ on keeping doors open
Trustee Chair Randall Richardson called the development “cautiously optimistic,” emphasizing it’s only a possibility for now. The board is expected to reconvene by April 29.

2 Texas universities approved as member partners of Baptist World Alliance
Two universities affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas became the first educational institutions accepted as member partners of

Study spotlights top reasons for skipping church
A Lifeway Research study of U.S. adults who attend a religious service at a Protestant or non-denominational church at least

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 10
SURE OF SALVATION 1 John 5:1–5, 11–13, 18–21 I can know I am born of God because Jesus is the

Flooded creek provides unexpected challenges, blessings for Colorado church
A dozen years after it launched in 1998, Creekside Community Church in Elizabeth built its first building with help from

Street evangelism tool offers conversational opportunities
Chris Joslin, a member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, has found a unique approach to street evangelism through a tool called the Prayer Stand—a pop-up tent that facilitates conversations and offers prayer in public spaces.