10 funding streams: New climate for financially supporting Baptist associations
My previous column, “Climate Change Needed for Funding Baptist Associations,” suggested that shifts in denominational funding call for associations to
Five Christians killed in northeast Nigeria, 12 in Middle Belt
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed five Christians early Sunday morning (Jan. 22) in northeast Nigeria, following the slaughter of 12 Christians
SBC presidents lead, focus attention differently but all need special aides to assist them
Of the 61 men who have served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention since its founding in 1845, 41
First Person: God was faithful to missions trailblazer George Liele; I believe He’ll be faithful to me
A missions trailblazer — that’s who George Liele was. He was born into slavery. His owner freed him so he
Cross gives hope, ‘light’ to Illinois community for 20 years
“Twenty years ago, there was a question as to whether to carry on with that dedication,” Roger Marshall recalled of
USCIRF annual report highlights struggles for religious freedom globally
The commission’s 2025 report, released on Tuesday (March 25), included a list of countries nearly identical to its 2024 list — a reflection, according to the report, that in most of those countries, things have not improved.
Confronting discipline issues in children’s ministry
By Julie Redmond Donavan North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. This is one of the more difficult issues in
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 13
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 13, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.