‘Devastating’: Baptist volunteers responding in wake of fires in TX, OK
Southern Baptists continue to respond to devastating wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma. “People have lost everything they own. They’re looking for help. But they’re also looking for hope for the days ahead,” a volunteer in Texas said.
‘People need hope’: DR crews reporting decisions for Christ in wake of Hurricane Idalia
In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, residents of south Georgia have been turning to Christ.
Church offers TN police officers space to grieve after shooting
Blount County residents are still reeling from the tragic death of Blount County Sheriff’s Department deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Feb. 8.
For ‘glory of God’: AR church celebrates debt free status with note shredding
“We’re going to shred this mortgage for the glory of God,” pastor Dennis Phelps said as charter members made their way to one of three shredders placed throughout the sanctuary.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 31, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Connect Ministries helping churches across southeast with camps, coaching
“We were just laymen helping to start a church in Franklin, Tennessee, when Gabe Norris and I realized just how hard it is for the Church in America to meet new people,” said Ken “KT” Thomas, president and co-founder of Connect Ministries.
Abuse task force releases report, recommendations on ‘future of reform’ in SBC
The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force has released its report with recommendations that it will share a report with messengers during the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis (June 11–12).
Bipartisan strategies to advance global religious freedom spark discussion
Elected officials who differ on most issues broadly agree about the importance of global freedom of religion and belief, two former ambassadors-at-large for international religious freedom asserted.