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RIO DE JANEIRO (BP) – In the original “Flywheel,” a young Alex Kendrick portrays a dishonest used car salesman who encounters Rutha Mae Harris, an African American straight-talking customer who encourages honesty after his come-to-Jesus moment.

Amid immigration debates, one principle should rise above politics: children waiting for permanent, loving families must never become collateral damage of policy decisions. 

AUBURN, Ala. – “Fill the field, not the room.” Clint Culpepper said that was the vision when he and Kennedi Kruger became the Baptist campus minister and associate minister at Auburn University two years ago.

NASHVILLE (BP) — The SBC Committee on Nominations has released its 2026 report in advance of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting to be held June 9-10. Per SBC bylaws, the report is to be released through Baptist Press no later than 45 days prior to the gathering.

If Jesus rose from the dead, it was the most sensational event in all of history and a conclusive answer to the most profound questions of our existence. On the other hand, if Christ did not rise from the dead, Christianity is an interesting museum piece and nothing more.

PAULS VALLEY, Okla. – Two weeks ago, an armed gunman entered Pauls Valley High School with the plan to do significant harm, according to police. However, when Principal Kirk Moore heard the commotion, he jumped in and intervened, saving lives and becoming a hero.

BRIDGETON, Mo. – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home announced this morning (April 23) that its president, Juston Gates, passed away last night due to injuries from a hunting accident that occurred a week ago.

For the first time, Tabernacle Baptist Church hosted a student-focused Good Friday service during the school day – an event designed to give teenagers a clear, accessible opportunity to engage the Gospel in the middle of their normal routine.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Keith Boggs speaks to about 3,000 men a year in a variety of settings across the country. He has a good feel for the issues at the forefront of men’s ministry and how churches address them.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lifeway Christian Resources trustees elected Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville.