FIRST-PERSON: The preeminence of the Gospel
On Sunday, Feb. 18, Sarah and I traveled to Sioux City, Iowa, to celebrate the retirement of Bob Dillman, my former associate pastor at Southern Hills.
Three upcoming opportunities for a special focus on evangelism
“Everyone needs Jesus.” As Southern Baptists, we believe that with everything in our being! We are committed to sharing the Gospel everywhere with everyone until the whole world hears. Today we are told that there are an estimated 281 million lost people just in North America.
SBC DIGEST: Georgia baptisms increase by 30%; SEBTS Exploring Personhood Conference
Baptism count in Georgia churches surpasses 20,000 for first time since 2017; Exploring Personhood Conference at SEBTS addresses challenges to humanity.
Three generations baptized in one service at Kentucky church
BELFRY, Ky. (BP) — It was a baptism service unlike any other that Belfry First Baptist Church Pastor Mike McCartney has ever been involved in.
Most evangelicals chose Christ during childhood, new study finds
EXPORT, Pa. (BP) – Most adult evangelicals were saved in childhood with several factors influencing their decisions, according to newly released findings from Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research and Consulting.
Florida pastor uses cancer treatment as Gospel-sharing opportunity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP) – Six-hour sessions of chemotherapy, four dozen radiation appointments and countless medical procedures. This has been Larry Brister’s new normal for two years.
In death, Oklahoma firefighter testifies to life
OWASSO, Okla. (BP) – There’s something different about guys who run toward the fire.
Baptisms rebound, but negative trend continues in Southern Baptist churches
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.
Woman conceived in rape thankful for life, restoration found in Christ
SOMERSET, Ky. (BP) – Chrystal York was 13 when she learned she was conceived after her mother was raped by a man whose advances she rejected.
West Point cadet’s faith becomes path from jealousy
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Amid the rigors of basic training at the U.S. Military Academy, Austin Hemminger asked an out-of-the-blue question to a fellow West Point cadet aboard a troop transport vehicle:
