
First person: Lessons from Ben Franklin’s ‘little book’
What virtues are important to you? And most importantly, are the virtues you seek in alignment with what God desires of you?

AZ leaders travel to Africa, witness missionary passion and commitment
Arizona Baptists traveled to Africa to work with leaders of Baptist conventions in several African countries and with International Mission

33 Christians killed in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Fulani herdsmen attacked a cluster of five predominantly Christian villages in Benue state on Wednesday (Dec. 25), massacring 33 people on Christmas Day, sources said.

‘Hungry to hear’: KY Baptists reach out to households with Every Home Initiative
Kentucky Baptists recently presented more than 500 households in the Bowling Green area with information and resources about Jesus Christ

Rashional Thoughts: What if we really did take it all to the Lord in prayer?
The memory is at least 40 years old, but I can still see her body crouched over the altar, bouncing

Church membership, same-sex marriage views, sports among 10 ministry trends to watch in 2025
As pastors and church leaders think about ministering to their congregations and communities in 2025, they should keep these 10 trends in mind.

Book Review: A Pastor’s Path: How in the World Did I Get Here?
A Pastor’s Path: How in the World Did I Get Here? Hershel Owen Christian Faith Publishing, 2020 Hershel Owen’s memoir

Arise & Build Task Force making ‘significant progress’ in East Tennessee
“We’ve still got some people living in tents. We’ve got to keep working diligently to get people back in houses,” said Randy Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.