
Endangered youth: How churches can help protect children, youth from suicide
EDITOR’S NOTE — Across the nation, children and teens are plagued by a host of escalating tragedies. In this series,

Derek Allen named executive director of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Also see related interview with Derek Allen here.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 11, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Where were you on 9/11? Vincent Forras remembers
Vincent Forras said he wasn’t “that religious” the moment he got buried in rubble at Ground Zero, but all of a sudden, he decided it was time to be.

Children’s book author explains story behind ‘Beloved’
After his first daughter was born, Jordan Feliz wanted her to learn how much she was loved by God, and

‘Free food, free gospel’: Georgia barbecue feeds souls, hungry people
M25 Barbecue is personal, selfless, effective and Christ-honoring. It’s an outreach ministry that combines compassion, service, evangelism, and, yes — barbecue — what appears to be a winning recipe for any church or community.

Georgia’s Haven at Hebron one step closer to housing pregnant minors
The Haven at Hebron, a 7,000-square-foot maternity home for homeless pregnant minors, is complete and will be able to receive residents as soon as licensing is finalized.

‘Outfitted to serve the Lord’: 7 benefits of daily Bible reading
“Reading the Bible is how we discover Who God is, what God is like, and what God expects of us as His children,” writes Mississippi pastor Michael Warren.