FIRST-PERSON: Narrow faith in a broad world
So much of what passes for Christianity here on this earth is far from it in the eyes of God. It may sound harsh to point out the obvious, but isn’t warning those in danger really the most loving thing to do?
Dreams, dangers and developing a friendship in North Africa
This is a story of two men with different mindsets who crossed paths while venturing on their own faith journeys.
Southern Baptist Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71, remembered for loving nation, God
WASHINGTON (BP) – U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Southern Baptist who began supporting Donald Trump after first challenging him for the 2016 presidency, died suddenly July 11 after reportedly suffering an aortic tear at his Washington home.
Louisiana youth pastor arrested for child sexual abuse
FOLSOM, La. – David Mercer, youth pastor with First Baptist Church of Folsom, La., has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of multiple children that allegedly took place in the 1990s.
WMU DIGEST: Grants awarded to worthy CWJC programs, graduates
Outstanding CWJC graduate receives Faye Dove Scholarship By Tracey Gholson BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Martresse Ezell felt lost, unfulfilled and uncertain of her worth. As a mother of three and grandmother of four, Ezell had spent her life nurturing and advocating for others but had neglected her own growth. Past mistakes and poor decisions resulted in […]
Send Relief, Venezuelan Baptists continue earthquake response
CARACAS, Venezeula – As emergency response continues in Venezuela following June’s earthquakes, Southern Baptists have been faithful in continued prayer and generosity.
‘We just pray about everything,’ Texas pastor says
EL PASO, Texas – Cielo Vista Church is in the middle of a summer season that is recognizable to most large Southern Baptist churches. The summer will include an evangelistic vacation Bible school, student camps and mission trips to Cambodia and the Philippines. The church’s weekly calendar is full of ministries including men’s and women’s Bible studies in Spanish and English, Celebrate Recovery and collegiate gatherings.
Crossover is an annual tradition for this Illinois family
ORLANDO – Why would an Illinois family of 10 make an almost 1,000-mile journey from their home in Casey, Ill., to Central Florida (or some other distant location) every year? For the Howards, the reason is simple: to share the Gospel.
FIRST PERSON: Why the Great Commission still matters for the Church
God intends for his people to make disciples of every nation including our own. His command to make disciples was not just for his first century disciples. It is for all his disciples, including you and me!
Better Together: Lifeway looks to help churches, pastors flourish
"Looking back, I see God preparing me to have a heart that loves His church in all of its different forms, understands pastors who don’t have a staff and understands pastors who have a lot of staff."
