
Pursue righteousness with eagerness, Shaddix urges pastors
At a time when many want to live as close as possible to the line between Christianity and the world,

Creating a culture of generosity in your church
Churches have poorly discipled people in stewardship, but they can learn to grow a generosity culture, said David Whiting at the August 28 Thrive Baptist Network Lunch and Learn.

SBC messengers take first vote to amend constitution to restate ‘only men’ as pastors
Messengers to the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans took a first vote June 14 to amend

California Baptists urged to ‘re-engage,’ reach 35 million for Christ
After a 24-month hiatus due to COVID-19, messengers at the 80th meeting of California Southern Baptist Convention were exhorted to

Record-breaking fund given to retired Florida pastors, widows
Supporting nearly 300 retired Florida Baptist pastors and their spouses or widows, this year’s record-breaking amount represents the largest gift in the history of the fund—$278,285.41.

First person: The gospel transcends every layer
I wonder how much time I waste deciding on an outfit. And then how much more time actually putting it

Revival takes hold in Georgia town; pastor says prayer, preparation key
Pastor Matt Greene stressed the need to pray and prepare in the months leading up to recent revival services at

Finishing the race: Gospel arrived right on time for believer in Himalayas
International Mission Board missionaries are grateful that the gospel got to Shanti, a new believer from a formerly unengaged, unreached