
Arkansas churches sharing ‘holiday hugs’ with community
As Christmas approaches, Arkansas Baptists around the state are taking the opportunity to share the gospel and God’s love.

Study shows most churches start fiscal year in January — opinions vary on budget creation
For most pastors, the start of a new calendar year also indicates the start of a new fiscal year for their churches. But there is much more variety among pastors when it comes to who is involved in making the budget for the fiscal year.

Central Asia offers ‘eye-opening’ missions experience for African American pastors
“It’s one thing to believe the Bible, read the stories and have faith in what you’re believing in. It’s another thing altogether to be a part in some way of the history of it all.”

Ukrainian pastor: Our most powerful ‘spiritual weapon’ is prayer
In spite of continued missile attacks, widespread dislocation and the threat of a major Russian assault in coming weeks, Ukrainian

Intergenerational mindset key to growth in German church plant
The new Christian thought a small Bible study group was a great idea, but she had one stipulation. She didn’t want it to be a small group exclusively for those her age. It needed to be intergenerational.

Former SBCV executive director Doyle Chauncey dies at 81
Doyle Chauncey, the first full-time executive director-treasurer of the SBC of Virginia, died Tuesday (March 21). He was 81. Chauncey

KY school sees 16 students profess faith as a result of chapel service
Oneida Baptist Institute makes clear its purpose — “while every school deals with the minds of young people, but few, like Oneida, minister to the soul as well.”

ARITF prepares for Ministry Check release, continues work on ‘credibly accused’ standard
Ahead of its report to messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting next month, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task