
Man Cave Ministry nurtures growth through hope, help and healing
Steve Ward loves to nurture growth. A professional landscaper by trade, he also leads Man Cave Ministry in Asheville, North

World Watch List 2026: Which countries are among the worst?
Syria broke into the top 10 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian for the first time in nearly a decade in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List as more than 388 million Christians worldwide faced high levels of persecution or discrimination last year.

‘Singing schools’ and their impact on American worship
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.

O.S. Hawkins reflects on a half-century of ministry
On a clear day from O.S. Hawkins’ office in a North Dallas high-rise, you can see all the way to

Study asks churchgoers if they are sharing their faith. The findings may not surprise you.
While churchgoers may be praying about ways to tell others about Jesus, many aren’t doing much to make that happen.

John Yeats announces completion of his SBC recording secretary post
At this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, when messengers elect new officers, one consistent officer nominee will

KY church reaching unchurched youth through ‘The Refuge’
Four years ago, Flemingsburg Baptist Church in Kentucky invested in a vacant building as a means of reaching the youth

Royal Ambassadors camp still changing lives year after year
“I love this weekend because it’s an opportunity for me to get closer to God, and there’s no better place to get closer to God than through His nature,” said Sam Holt, an RA coordinator.