
First person: 10 reasons why my wife is not a ‘good’ pastor’s wife
I recently wrote about how my wife partners with me in ministry, and I rightly bragged about her. So, today’s post might seem contradictory — but keep reading.

‘I like to go’: TX woman makes most of retirement through disaster relief
Nancy Ellard’s boundless energy fuels her busy life, from a paralegal and chef to a disaster relief volunteer, sharing love, hope and faith wherever she goes.

Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines diagnosed with kidney cancer
“I speak for our entire Tennessee network of churches when I say that we are praying for our friends, Steve and Donna, their children and grandchildren, and the Bellevue family,” said Randy C. Davis of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Former inmate takes on new role at Mississippi penitentiary
“This is exactly where I am supposed to be, which is helping guys,” said Robert Hyde, program supervisor at Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Jordan’s ACCTS ministry changes name, moves under umbrella of Jordan Baptist Convention
The Arab Center for Consulting and Training Services (ACCTS) led by Nabeeh and Ruba Abbassi in Jordan is stepping “into a new season” and changing its name to ATHAR.

Mississippi woman’s commitment to God’s Word ‘speaks to my heart’
Reading the Word: A habit or a discipline? Ask Billie Lang of West Point, Mississippi, that question, and she will quickly tell you, “It is a discipline. But if it’s a habit, it’s a good habit.”

California ready to become abortion ‘sanctuary’
If the U.S. Supreme Court grants states the authority to restrict abortion access, officials in California say they are ready

Lifeway campers give over $580,000 for Southern Baptist missions
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $587,484.97 to International Mission Board president Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell on Monday (Sept. 18).