
5 ‘places of decision’ where churches must communicate better
In our noisy world where there are lots of choices to make, with many places of decision, the church needs to be clear about options and very specific with direction.

Q&A with Mike Keahbone, candidate for SBC president
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.

Gen Z’s life in ‘digital Babylon’ presents opportunities
Barna and Impact 360 concluded a series of Gen Z reports Sept. 12 with Leading Gen Z, a simulcast highlighting their final set of conclusions, based on more than a decade of research.

Minister Connection process helps church find ‘perfect person’ for the job
“I was getting the word out there, but it wasn’t until the Minister Connection that it really came through. I view it all in God’s timing,” Scott Patz said. “I appreciate the program very much, and I’ve been very blessed through it.”

‘Holy adventure’: Gospel marches on as newest IMB emeriti celebrated
“Our life with IMB has been a holy adventure,” said retiring IMB missionary Sean Blacksten. “Our encouragement to others is allow God to hold the pen and your story will be perfectly written.”

Alaska exec steps down after home church deemed no longer in friendly cooperation with SBC
Randy Covington has resigned as executive director and treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network after apologizing for comments made regarding the SBC’s decision to deem his home church not in friendly cooperation with Convention.

Into whose image should associations nurture churches?
George Bullard discusses the importance of crafting a church in the image of God rather than earthly institutions. For the church to be made into the image of God, it must be open to spiritual, strategical and structural change.

Pope Francis dies at 88 after ongoing battle with poor health
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88, the Vatican announced. He passed away Monday morning (April 21) at his longtime residence at the Vatican, after battling double pneumonia and kidney failure following a 38-day hospitalization.