
Arkansas choir performs ‘This is Christmas’ at Carnegie Hall
Members of the Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff recently went to The Big Apple to perform at Carnegie Hall.

‘Like ancient Corinth’: TN pastor aims to be ‘Paul’ to Kenya’s ‘Timothys’
Doug Brown stood on the slopes of Mount Kenya in the cold rain, praying for the 50 students he had traveled 8,000 miles to teach.

Despite 46% baptism surge, negative trend continues in SBC
With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 1
LIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24 We appreciate the balance of Holy Scriptures. Immediately following an uplifting passage on the return of

Bible sales continue to surge; see latest numbers in US, UK
For many Christians, it may be no surprise that Bible sales continue to surge in these confusing times — and recent reports continue to support this news.

Baptist volunteers press on amid winter storms; ‘Snow Angel Challenge’ spreads across NC
A lighthearted challenge issued by a western North Carolina pastor turned into a statewide movement of comedy and connection following this past weekend’s historic winter storm that hit the state.

Hispanic leadership training in New Mexico draws 105 pastors, church leaders
Two Hispanic Leadership Workshops in New Mexico recently provided training for 105 pastors and church leaders.

Navigating change: Seminary president shares lessons learned
Change is inevitable in all areas of life and includes changes for individuals, businesses and even denominational organizations and churches, says seminary president Jeff Iorg.