‘I’ll cherish the old rugged cross’: Mississippi association dedicates cross outside building
If you were listening as you drove down Highway 15 through Bay Springs, Mississippi, on July 14, you might have heard these words being sung by the crowd in front of the Jasper County Baptist Association building …
First person: Serving the Lord in times of war
Ever wonder how pastors should lead in times of war, especially when the pastors are serving those directly impacted by
Ukrainian churches remain ‘key agents of God’s work’ amid ‘poisonous hatred,’ evangelical leaders share
A former Russian Baptist union leader, speaking from Moscow, voiced an apology for his countrymen who are “participants in this
Financial planning, guidance boosts church’s planting efforts
When it comes to church planting, it should begin with prayer, identifying potential leaders, training and sending them out. At least, that’s the way Risen Life Church does it — and church plants like Redeeming Life Church have benefitted.
Lifeway moving away from ‘Nashville mindset’ to be more effective across US, around the world
Lifeway Christian Resources is moving away from a local mindset and toward a national mindset, said Ben Mandrell, president and
BGAV elects officers, approves budget for 2025
Messengers to the Baptist General Association of Virginia’s annual meeting at FBC Alexandria approved its budget for 2025, elected officers and approved several other items for the upcoming year during the Nov. 13 morning business session.
Georgia ministry seeks to train, support transitional pastors
The Transitional Interim Pastor’s (TIP) Fellowship may well be the only ministry of its kind across the Southern Baptist Convention. It serves a significant role in the ministries of transitional interims in northeast Georgia.
‘Night terror’: First-person account of handling sexual abuse in the church
Young people were abused by our youth minister on my watch. It was worse than a nightmare. This was going