
Wolfe urges SBC messengers to not waste ‘our moment’
Pulling his message from Ecclesiastes 11: 1–6, Tony Wolfe — executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention — urged messengers to not retreat from their global mission.

Pew report shows Catholicism’s roots, challenges in American life
While reporting relatively low levels of attendance at Mass, almost half of U.S. adults (47%) say they have a personal or family relationship to Catholicism, a new Pew Research Center survey finds.

Mississippi News July 17, 2025
Obituaries John Steven Delony, who led several churches in Arkansas and Mississippi, died June 12. He was 78. Staff changes

Associational leaders called to foster culture of prayer among churches
Churches and individuals are encouraged to mark their calendars to pray on Oct. 22, when Southern Baptists are scheduled to observe a Day of Prayer for Associational Missions.

Most popular Bible verses of 2021 named; YouVersion app engagement rising
Interest in the Bible, even in some of the world’s most restrictive countries for Christians, remained high in 2021, confirmed

Court ruling allows Oregon mom to resume adoption process
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled July 24 that an Oregon mother may move forward with adopting foster children without violating her religious beliefs while her lawsuit continues.

IMB releases resources for George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Sunday
The International Mission Board has announced the availability of stories, videos and promotional resources for George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism

Baptist church perception and marketing: 3 cautions to consider
Baptist church perception matters. What you’re known for is critical if you want people to pay attention to you, engage