
‘Great Commission focus’: Kentucky churches see baptism surge
Churches are seeing the results of faithful evangelism, said Rob Patterson, the leader of the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s evangelism team. Churches that were regrouping after the pandemic have returned to “a Great Commission focus.”

Ken Starr, former Baylor president and prosecutor in Clinton scandal, dies at 76
Ken Starr, the former independent counsel in the Clinton administration Whitewater investigation who later became president and chancellor of Baylor

‘Epidemic’ driven by numerous issues; student leaders can help
Between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in children and teens went up 20%, according to the National Institutes of Health.

BGCT messengers defeat motion affirming 2000 Baptist Faith & Message
Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting soundly defeated a motion affirming the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message, the Southern Baptist Convention statement of faith that limits the role of pastor to men.

TX Baptists celebrate 20 years of equipping chaplains through Chaplaincy Relations
Texas Baptists Chaplaincy Relations recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The banquet in Dallas drew approximately 250 attendees, including current and

Florida college offers free education to W.Va. students pursuing ministry
West Virginia Southern Baptists who have acknowledged and are pursuing a call to ministry are now eligible for a tuition-free

Endangered youth: How substance addiction is destroying lives
EDITOR’S NOTE — Across the nation, children and teens are plagued by a host of escalating tragedies. In this series,

Southern Baptist volunteers near half a million meals prepared, over 700 recovery jobs completed
As Southern Baptist Disaster Relief nears 500,000 meals prepared in the wake of Hurricane Ian, volunteers have completed approximately 730