
Students sharpen preaching skills in local churches
Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students …

First person: The kitchen table is a pastor’s ‘secret weapon’
One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of

WMU announces new curriculum that will ‘immerse children’ in new cultures
This fall, WMU is introducing a new curriculum for children in grades 1–6, Missions Journey: Kids, said National WMU executive

Sign language interpreters do a work of love in Deaf churches
“We were intentional in making sure that the Deaf community was integrated into the life of the church and to see them as part of us, irrespective of their disability,” said pastor Quintin Few Sr.

Get noticed! 6 tips for naming your church Christmas event
The proper naming of your church Christmas event can determine its success. People attend Christmas events for many reasons (secular

COVID-19 vaccine researchers have common thread
Three researchers who have helped with research and development of COVID-19 vaccines have a common thread — they were members

IMB’s Paul Chitwood shares why this year’s missions offering is ‘the most important’
“Because this year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is the most important offering in the history of the International Mission Board, I am asking every church to give 10% more to the IMB this year than you gave last year.” — Paul Chitwood

Bilingual church plant blessing Houston neighbors with gospel, ESL programs
A bilingual church plant is reaching a Latino population in Northeast Houston troubled by gang activity, drug cartels and human