
‘As though they were for their own’: TN Baptists collect record 7,540 backpacks
Tennessee Baptist Convention churches provided a record 7,540 Christmas Backpacks this year, surpassing the ministry’s goal of 7,000 backpacks.

Arizona women’s conference draws 650, emphasizes ‘Hope has a name’
Many would agree there’s no place like Sedona, Arizona for a girls’ getaway. The city recently hosted about 650 women

‘Hungry to hear’: KY Baptists reach out to households with Every Home Initiative
Kentucky Baptists recently presented more than 500 households in the Bowling Green area with information and resources about Jesus Christ

Arizona Disaster Relief volunteers continue efforts in Louisiana
Arizona Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are bringing hope and comfort to flood and hurricane victims in Arizona and Louisiana.

Church membership, same-sex marriage views, sports among 10 ministry trends to watch in 2025
As pastors and church leaders think about ministering to their congregations and communities in 2025, they should keep these 10 trends in mind.

First person: 5 ways parents can help kids navigate senior year
Countless students will graduate from public high schools across the country this year. Even more students will finish their coursework

First Person: Tragedy, struggles remain in South Asia but tears of joy come too
One constant of this life is that it is always changing. When people ask me about what it’s like to

Arise & Build Task Force making ‘significant progress’ in East Tennessee
“We’ve still got some people living in tents. We’ve got to keep working diligently to get people back in houses,” said Randy Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.