
Night to Shine prom-style event returns after 2 years of Shine-Thru
For the past two years, Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany, Mississippi, has done everything it could to make Night

Mississippi College approves name change, other ‘transformative steps’
After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College board of trustees Monday (Nov. 18) approved a name change from Mississippi College to Mississippi Christian University.

SWBTS accepts City of Fort Worth’s $11 million offer for purchase of Carroll Park
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted a non-binding agreement for an $11 million acquisition of 15 acres of the B.H. Carroll

First person: Take and share hope in these Christmas truths
Today, many people need good news. Children will face Christmas in a case worker’s office. College students will have to return to abusive homes over the break. … How can we have hope in these desperate times?

Korean congregation welcomes new pastor and first deacon
It’s not often that a church says goodbye to a retiring pastor, installs a new pastor and ordains its first

7 things members need to hear to increase year-end giving
Year-end giving is an important moment for every church. It’s when many are open to generosity but need clear guidance and encouragement to act. Want more participation? Here’s what they need to hear.

NBA center Jones developing Christian walk alongside hoop skills
From hoop dreams in high school to playing for some of the hottest teams in the NBA, basketball has taken

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for January 12, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.