
Update: World Vision wins sex discrimination case in appeals court
A federal appellate court ruled in favor of World Vision, a global Christian relief and development organization, last week, saying

Pressley urges SBC Executive Committee to ‘walk worthy of the calling’
Preaching from Ephesians 4, Clint Pressley shared with the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Monday evening (Sept. 22) what it looks like to “Walk Worthy,” which is the theme of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando.

First person: What drives church leaders out of ministry?
“No, no, no. Not him!” was my first thought when I heard the tragic story. It was one of my close pastor friends who was terminated from a church. I couldn’t believe the news. “Why, God? Why?”

‘We were there’: Arkansas Baptists respond to tragedy in Fordyce
Tragedy struck the small town of Fordyce on June 21. A shooter opened fire at the Mad Butcher grocery store, killing four people and injuring 10 others.

Little Rock church shines gospel light through raising banners for Jesus
They hold various signs proclaiming, “Jesus is Lord,” “Jesus saves me,” and “We can pray for you,” written in three languages — Chinese, English and Spanish. They also distribute gospel tracts, candies and other items.

Ready to respond: TN DR rescue team recovers 7-year-old drowning victim
Members of the Tennessee Baptist and Nolachucky Baptist Association Disaster Relief Swiftwater Rescue Team were instrumental in the recovery of the body of a 7-year-old drowning victim on July 4 in Douglas Lake in Dandridge.

McLaurin calls for ‘Scripture fed and spirit led’ response to Guidepost investigation results
Trustees of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions had an opportunity May 20 to talk through what to expect

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 4
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 4, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.