Leadership famine: 5 things your church can do
In recent decades the focus in the church has shifted away from intentional efforts to invite believers to consider vocational ministry as a calling. As a result, there’s a leadership famine in our local churches.
‘Together Again’: Baptist editors gather for first in-person workshop in two years
Highlighting the theme, “Together Again,” the Association of State Baptist Publications held its annual meeting Feb. 7–10 in Key Largo,
John Yeats announces completion of his SBC recording secretary post
At this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, when messengers elect new officers, one consistent officer nominee will
Study shows churches accept new normal, many ‘growing again’
For two years now, almost every church in America has been holding in-person worship services, but not every pre-pandemic worshiper has returned.
David Roach to be nominated for SBC recording secretary
David Roach, Alabama pastor and former Baptist Press chief national correspondent, will be nominated for recording secretary of the Southern
‘God’s blessing’ the key to Georgia church’s turnaround after almost shuttering
Boxes of Kleenex are always at the ready in the sanctuary of McFarland Hill Baptist Church. They’re for wiping tears of joy among a growing congregation that nearly ceased to exist just more than a decade ago.
Deadly explosion damages historic church, Baptist convention offices in Western Cuba
The church’s 19th century dome has been ripped open into the sky. Windows are shattered; floors have collapsed. Pews that have
BGAV commemorates bicentennial at 2023 annual meeting
The Baptist General Association of Virginia commemorated its 200th anniversary with a three-day celebration of history, thankfulness and diversity at its 2023 annual meeting, which took place at Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond.