
Does your Baptist association have high expectations?
George Bullard asks, “What does it mean to be categorized as a soaring, strong, stumbling, struggling or spiritless association? Is your association stuck in a virtual escape room because of its assessment?”

First person: Do we have separation of church and … debate?
A new poll of pastors’ preferences in the upcoming presidential election shows not only the divide between clergy in political terms, but also the difficulty in talking about politics, especially in church.

First Person: Worship at all levels to know, trust God more fully
As a former airline pilot based in Phoenix, I have flown over the Grand Canyon many times at high altitude,

10 tips to prepare for your state Baptist convention annual meeting
As state Baptist annual meeting season heats up, discover some helpful tips on preparing for your big meeting this fall.

‘Deep well of experience’: ERLC names Miles Mullin vice president, chief of staff
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has named Miles Mullin II as its next vice president and chief of staff.

Avoiding ‘the cringe’: 3 ways to make your church ‘invite-worthy’
At least once a month, walk through your buildings, review your worship and educational services, consider different elements of church life and ask yourself: “How would this hit me if I were a guest?,” Lifeway notes.

Disaster Relief volunteers help clear tornado damage in southeast Texas
Along a several-block stretch of Hillshire Drive in Deer Park, Texas, tree limbs were piled along the street as neighbors

‘God-sent’: Church ministers to seniors’ medical equipment needs
Looking for a walker or hospital bed or some other medical equipment and don’t know where to go? Roan Creek Baptist Church would be a good place to start.