
Church starts new year with 74-hour public reading of entire Bible
Many Christians make a New Year’s resolution to read the entire Bible during the year. One church in southeastern North Carolina did it during the first weekend of 2026.

Historical look at Southern Baptist Convention presidents
Since the Southern Baptist Convention was constituted in 1845, 61 individuals have served as SBC president. The people elected to

Iorg calls God’s mission ‘eternal, inclusive, personal and costly’ during TN Summit
Jeff Iorg delivered a challenge during Monday night’s session at the 2025 Tennessee Baptist Convention Summit about who Southern Baptists welcome into the fold.

Soccer coach uses life experience to teach players off the pitch
Hunter House’s first year as soccer coach at Oneida Baptist Institute saw the school win the 13th Region championship and advance to the state tournament — but that is not what he will remember most about the season.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 21
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for December 21, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

When does someone qualify as a regular church attendee?
At what point does someone qualify as a regular church attendee? A Lifeway Research study found answers vary.

Hispanic pastors find rest, fellowship at Lake Tiak-O’Khata
“When they are at work in the church, they are very isolated,” said Tzib. “But with these events, it has been a blessing for them to grow closer and discuss the similar challenges they face.”

River baptism a sign of momentum, spiritual growth for Georgia church
In 25 years as pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in McIntyre, Bill Harpe has not witnessed anything like what is happening right now at the 29-year-old church.