First Person: Using ChatGPT in pastoral ministry — benefits and drawbacks
As technology advances, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly relevant in many fields, including pastoral ministry. Pastors can leverage AI with
NC Baptists sending teams to help ‘family’ amid Ukraine’s refugee crisis
North Carolina Baptists will be among other Southern Baptist relief efforts in Eastern Europe this week to assist with the
Illinois church holds community barbeque event for law enforcement
“One question that was asked repeatedly was ‘Why?’” pastor Scott Nichols reported. Law enforcement officers from DuPage County who attended
Patches for prayer: Church connects with first responders, veterans
One Illinois church has found another way to honor veterans, first responders and military. After First Baptist Grayville’s pastor, David
First person: Faithfulness is a call to do hard things
On Monday afternoons, I often check in with our members who were out of worship on Sunday. As I spoke with an older woman in our congregation, we found ourselves talking about the generational differences between us.
GuideStone strives to honor faithful servants
In 1917, Southern Baptists meeting in New Orleans were introduced to the idea of a board that would help pastors
Study: Rural church ministry ‘has its challenges,’ but pastors ‘find great delight’ in work
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for January 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 14, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.