Bible engagement increases sense of calling, promotes human flourishing, study finds
Scripture-engaged adults are more confident of their calling or purpose in life and thereby flourish, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest release from the 2026 State of the Bible.
Bible Study: God’s grace inspires graciousness
In the story of Zacchaeus, Jesus demonstrates His care for social outcasts, those deemed unacceptable or inferior. His willingness to extend grace to them should compel believers to do the same.
Churches can see and share Venezuela Send Relief update
“It’s an indescribable scene,” said Chitwood, surrounded by flattened, multi-story buildings and relief workers.
South Carolina pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
A pastor with 15 and a half years of service at his church was arrested on June 30 for sexual exploitation of a minor, 3rd degree.
Celebrate Recovery transforms Tennessee jail
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. –Jail feels like limbo for some. It is a place of saving grace for others. It was for Torie McCord.
Prayer paves the way for Serve Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Burdened for her hometown friends to encounter Jesus, a teenage Amy Velarde prayed for the people of Lehigh Valley.
FIRST-PERSON: Why resolutions should matter to Southern Baptists
Resolutions are an important asset for communicating complex and important issues to SBC churches, coalition partners and the government.
Cross Church on a mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Cross Church was already a large and thriving church when Nick Floyd took over as pastor seven years ago.
Georgia church sees renewed growth through prayer, invitations, faithfulness
HAZLEHURST, Ga. – When Michael Creamer arrived at Eureka Baptist Church in 2018, only three people were attending. Eight years later, the church is averaging around 65 in worship, has welcomed new believers and new members, and is seeing renewed energy through worship, children’s ministry, missions and evangelism.
Growing persecution trends include religious nationalism, transnational repression
WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its newly released 2026 Global Persecution Index.
