
Church, stop being the best-kept secret (Here’s why and how)
Being the “best-kept secret” might sound appealing, but for a church, it’s a problem. It suggests your church has much to offer, yet few know about the ministries.

Church plant led by former Muslim bringing gospel to unreached city
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme

SBC Exec Comm approves slate of recommendations for upcoming annual meeting
Framed with prayers, sermons and renewed relationships, denominational business was the focus for 66 members of the Southern Baptist Convention

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 11, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Petra still rockin’ and consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed.

Wellman announced as nominee for new EC president; process met with resistance
Texas pastor Jared Wellman, who recently stepped down as chair of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee board of trustees, has

Religious freedom advocate says U.S. should practice ‘consequential diplomacy’
Working to advance international religious freedom and combat persecution not only reflects American values, but also advances the nation’s interests, international human rights lawyer H. Knox Thames said.

Latest list of countries severely violating religious freedom raises concerns
“There is no justification as to why the State Department did not designate Nigeria or India as a Country of Particular Concern, despite its own reporting and statements.” —U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom