Public relations pro shares tips on churches’ first impressions
“How do we come across to visitors? How do we greet them and make them feel welcome?” said Marc Whitt, a public relations professional. “What kind of follow up do we do, and how soon do we execute that follow up?”
Ukrainian pastor, wife detained by Russian forces
A Protestant pastor and his wife were recently freed after being held by Russia’s military for a month. Masked Russian
Thomas Kinchen remembered as friend to Florida Baptists, beyond
Thomas A. Kinchen, president emeritus of the Baptist University of Florida (formerly Baptist College of Florida), died Jan. 11 of pancreatic cancer. He retired from the school in December 2022 after 32 years as its president.
Luter, Litton discuss racial unity, Unify Project on webcast
In order to achieve “authentic” racial unity across the Southern Baptist Convention, pastors need to be willing to have honest
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for February 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
FL convention shares fraud case report, strengthens financial protocols
The investigation revealed no criminal activity on the part of any FBC staff person but instead concluded that the crime was the result of sophisticated cybertargeting by, at this point, unknown perpetrators.
‘God solved the problem’: Ugandan schools benefit from Baptists’ water project
The headmasters of two primary schools in rural northern Uganda agreed. Access to water makes all the difference in the lives of their students.
Interesting notes about some of the faith-based schools part of ‘March Madness’
Historic Baptist university teams — Samford Bulldogs and Baylor Bears — among the 68 selected for the 2024 men’s NCAA basketball tournament.