Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines diagnosed with kidney cancer
“I speak for our entire Tennessee network of churches when I say that we are praying for our friends, Steve and Donna, their children and grandchildren, and the Bellevue family,” said Randy C. Davis of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Sunrise Children’s Services voices concerns over potentially ‘devastating’ new federal rule
Newly finalized federal rules could threaten the ability of Sunrise Children’s Services in Kentucky and other faith-based agencies to place children in foster care.
First person: Churches and TV commercials
I’m always thrilled when local churches make the decision to share their story on local TV.
AI writing software raises concerns and possibilities, Baptist ethicists say
Ask the new artificial intelligence (AI) writing program ChatGPT to write a news article about itself from a Christian perspective,
BGAV Learning Labs address ‘foundational’ questions church leaders are asking
Each lab included hands-on activities, real-world examples from a church or ministry, practical tools and the offer of follow-up coaching.
New study explores Americans’ shifting beliefs about God; 30% identify as agnostic, atheist or indifferent
A new study from the American Worldview Inventory 2025, led by George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, highlights a significant transformation in Americans’ beliefs about God.
Nashville hosting conference for next generation of worship leaders
“This conference is specifically designed for those who feel called to lead the Church through worship in various capacities,” said Jay Barbier, one of the organizers of the event.
SWBTS announces Charles Stanley Chair for the Advancement of Global Christianity
The Charles F. Stanley Chair for the Advancement of Global Christianity was approved unanimously by the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary