
Six months after fire, Missouri church looking to become ‘hub of support’
Providence Baptist Church’s new building in Williamstown, Missouri, is under construction, after its previous building was destroyed in a fire here, Jan. 4.

Southern Baptists give record $68.9 million to North American missions
Southern Baptists gave a record $68.9 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions in 2022, breaking

Battle of Kettle Creek in 1779 serves as lesson in religious freedom
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, it is important to remember that many who rallied to arms did so with the call for religious freedom ringing in their ears.

FL churches ‘linking arms,’ providing aid for hurricane-hit Cape Coral
It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Ian made its devastating landfall in southwest Florida, and volunteers with Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and

The importance of nurturing relationships between congregations and associations
Baptist associations nurture, care for and challenge congregations to be the best they can be in representing Christ. They coach

‘They responded’: TX students ‘Pack the Gym’ event draws hundreds
In early September, Chris Hurt issued a challenge to the students of First Baptist Church Frisco, Texas. Hurt asked them

Illinois Baptists spotlight new churches, new efforts to prevent sexual abuse
Messengers welcomed 13 new churches to the Illinois Baptist State Association, heard about additional plans to prevent sexual abuse and

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 18, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.