
60 Minutes to feature SBC president Bart Barber
Following afternoon NFL games on CBS this Sunday (Oct. 9), Southern Baptists may find another compelling matchup on their TV

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 31, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia; thousands displaced
A deadly 5.6 earthquake in Indonesia has claimed more than 260 lives, according to the latest media reports. Rescue workers

Key to church success found in faithfulness, not numbers, pastor says
Because church growth is a supernatural act of God, faithfulness is a better measure of success than numbers-based fruitfulness, Francis

First person: We can defend our beliefs without demonizing others
We can fight for our beliefs without demonizing each other. Not everyone knows this, apparently.

UPDATED: Baptists mobilize as death toll rises in Turkey, Syria
Editor’s Note: Since this story was first published, the death toll has risen to more than 21,000 people as rescuers

‘Point them back to Jesus’: Sharing hope after loss is Rolling Fork pastor’s mission
Britt Williamson was already sleep deprived when a tornado ripped through Rolling Fork, Mississippi March 24. Williamson was in a

Rashional Thoughts: Frightening reminder to take responsibilities seriously
When the six-member crew of the 178-seat Alaska Airlines flight 1282 left Portland headed to Ontario, California, on Jan. 5, they had no idea they would be testing out their emergency training in a real situation.