
Prayer in school: Americans split on issue as Texas law takes effect
A new report from Pew Research Center finds Americans split on prayer in school, with just over half saying Christian prayers led by teachers are OK. But approval ranges widely from state to state.

Illinois missions leader, national Acteens pioneer honored by WMU Foundation
Evelyn Tully of Illinois was honored with the 2025 Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award tonight (June 7) during the WMU

ERLC places first international ultrasound machine at Christian, pro-life ministry in Northern Ireland
The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has placed its

Hearing, following guidance of Holy Spirit in Baptist associations
Where is the voice of the Holy Spirit clearest: in the administrative offices of a national entity or institution, in

October CP giving exceeds expectations
Cooperative Program giving in October exceeded budget expectations by nearly 6% in the first month of the 2021–22 fiscal year,

Roger Alford announces departure from Christian Index
Roger Alford, editor of The Christian Index for the past three years, announced his departure Friday (March 22) from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s newsjournal, effective at the end of the month.

Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines: Cancer has spread to lungs
Following his recent diagnosis of kidney cancer, Steve Gaines shared in a video update Dec. 7 that the cancer has spread to his lungs.

What is the association’s role when a pastor leaves?
How many times do you see this: A pastor announces a call to another place of ministry, a pastor is under pressure to resign or is fired or a pastor dies from a disease or a tragic accident.