Churches & Ministry

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler called this week for a strong statement from Southern Baptists on the role of pastor and its limitation to men.

While salvation is the same for all believers and heaven awaits them all, Scripture indicates that rewards will vary among believers. This distinction does not mean there are separate levels or divisions within heaven, as if some believers will inhabit one realm and others a different one, eternally separated.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most churchgoers look for time to spend with God and regularly find themselves with Him in unplanned moments.

Jesus taught that participation in the kingdom of heaven is not based on human effort, but on the benevolence of God. All of us stand condemned before God and desperately need His generous grace.

You may believe your church is friendly but would a guest agree? Chuck Lawless offers ways you can find the answer.

Paul said, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." (Phil. 4:11–12). But what about ambition? Does contentment mean I cease to dream about future ministry? Yes and no — it depends on whether the type of ambition is holy or sinful.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Eclipsing the 33,000 mark for the first time since 2010, Florida Baptists are celebrating an incredible year of baptisms.

EDINBURG, Texas -- From the second floor of the new building under construction, Gerardo Lorenzo watched the progress of the work with gratitude. What was once a prayer was now taking shape in steel and concrete.

We need more evangelistic preaching in our states. When the Gospel is preached, God’s people are both encouraged and trained to share the Gospel themselves, and lost people are confronted and convicted about their standing before God.  

PHILADELPHIA (BP) -- An increase in personal Bible use in the U.S. in 2025 was short-lived, the American Bible Society said in its latest State of the Bible release, with newest engagement numbers receding to 2024 levels. But ABS isn’t ready to call it a loss.