
7 truths on perseverance and prayer
I recently reflected on what God taught me during some difficult years, and maybe these thoughts will be encouraging to you if you’ve been praying for someone for a long time.

SBC presidential election candidates overview
As of last count, this year’s Southern Baptist Convention presidential election will feature six candidates: David Allen, Bruce Frank, Mike Keahbone, Jared Moore, Clint Pressley and Dan Spencer.

Starting a new life: Austin church offers hope to refugees
When Paul Sebineza helped plant a church in Austin to reach new arrivals from refugee camps in Kenya, he had

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

How can churches care for their ministers’ mental health?
Oftentimes, pastors can neglect to seek treatment in times of mental, emotional or spiritual distress. It is crucial that congregations support their pastors and allow them to be human by seeking treatment during hard times.

Disability ministry, immigration, assisted suicide among issues addressed by SBC resolutions
Southern Baptists, in a resolution, warned against a cultural rebranding of assisted suicide as a form of medical care and reaffirmed their commitment to the sanctity of life from conception until natural death at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando June 10.

Study: Same-sex marriage and where pastors stand today
While support for same-sex marriage among churches has remained statistically unchanged in recent years, there are still divides, most notably between mainline protestants and evangelicals.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 5, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.