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Send Relief Sunday spotlights the Gospel doors compassion ministry opens

NEW By Send Relief Staff, posted July 29, 2026

When disaster strikes, Southern Baptists are renowned for their efforts to meet immediate needs of those suffering. That capability, though, flows from decades of cooperative partnership that has established the network necessary for such compassion ministry.

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Tennessee pastor, Sunday School leader Allan Taylor dies

Allan Taylor teaches a group of Sunday School leaders in a video series called Forward from Here. Taylor who served at Lifeway, in addition to churches in Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, died July 28 following a stroke. YouTube screen capture

By BP Staff, posted July 31, 2026 in Churches & Ministry, Lifeway

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – Allan Taylor, well-known author and associate pastor of First Baptist Church Concord in Knoxville, died Tuesday (July 28) following a stroke. Taylor, 71, is best known among Southern Baptists for his writing and teaching on the importance of a strong Sunday School and best practices for churches trying to build one. […]

James Pennington with a Stryker vehicle. Submitted photo

By James Y. Pennington, posted July 31, 2026 in First Person

Looking back more than two decades later, I realize Iraq refined my faith as much as it tested it. The battlefield reshaped my understanding of ministry, suffering and God's sustaining grace.

By Scott Barkley, posted July 31, 2026 in Entertainment, Tech & Entertainment

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – When one of the greatest pieces of literature ever produced becomes a talking point within the greater culture, Christians should take notice. If they want to participate, it’s a good idea to go see the movie.

In January 2023, a senior adult Sunday School class at FBC Eaglepoint in Jacksonville, Ala. established Titus 2 ministry as a way to connect with college students. The ministry began with 15 students and has since grown to 140 students being involved at the end of May 2026 before students left for summer break. Photo courtesy of The Alabama Baptist.

By Leann Callaway/The Alabama Baptist, posted July 31, 2026 in SBC Life

After going through the Experiencing God Bible study, written by Henry, Michael and Richard Blackaby, a senior adult Sunday School class at First Baptist Church at Eaglepoint in Jacksonville realized the opportunity the Lord was putting before the members to bridge the generation gap between seniors and college students.

The Cornerstone Baptist Church food pantry serves the local community. Photo by Chris Simmons

By Kendall Lyons, posted July 31, 2026 in Missions, SBC Life

After 30 years leading the congregation, pastor Chris Simmons believes the Cornerstone's Baptist Church's mission extends beyond its walls and into the surrounding South Dallas community.