‘Prepare Here’ conference calls for ‘servant leadership in uncertain times’
The first annual Prepare Here Conference hosted by the Jim Henry Leadership Institute of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, drew in 250 pastors, church ministry leaders, and spouses from across 10 states, October 12–13.
NOBTS apologetics program receives $850,000 endowment gift
A recent gift to the apologetics program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College will expand its work
Idaho pastor’s wife charts new course with writing ministry
JoEllen Claypool had no idea a simple request from her mom to write holiday poems for a cookie party would spark a writing ministry that would change her life.
Sutherland Springs shooting survivors to receive $230 million in damages
A federal judge on Monday (Feb. 7) ordered the U.S. Air Force to pay restitution to members of First Baptist
First person: Our worst burdens leading to our greatest blessings
If you live outside of Jackson, Tennessee, you are likely unfamiliar with the name Ann Marie Kelley. Those of us who call this community home, however, recognize her as a bit of a local hero.
First person: Heroes sometimes wear yellow hats
A year after Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Baptist volunteers from across the state continue running toward the impact zone to help people dig out and rebuild, both their homes and their lives.
Prayer for Ukraine: Southern Baptists, ministry partners responding to crisis
The latest reports of the crisis in Ukraine continue to indicate that as many as 5 million Ukrainians will be
First person: Is there a ‘best’ way to preach Scripture?
Recently, while walking verse-by-verse through 1 Corinthians, I found myself wrestling with texts that, frankly, I would have never chosen to preach if my only concern was what people wanted to hear.