I must admit that I struggle with people-pleasing. I never want to hurt anyone's feelings, offend them, or devalue them. Honestly, I also don't want people to not like me or think bad of me.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has moved “from instability to stability, from a time of crisis and challenge to a time of hopefulness … only because of God’s goodness and grace to this institution,” President David S. Dockery told trustees gathered Wednesday, Oct. 23, for their fall meeting.

MARIETTA, Ga. — When Allison Young was 10 years old, she moved to Hong Kong with her missionary parents. That significant life change sparked in Young a love for missions that continues to the present – and that she wants to extend not just to other individuals, but to entire families.

OXFORD, Fla. — As Chaplain Major General Randy Kitchens thinks back over more than 30 years of chaplaincy ministry in the U.S. Air Force, it’s the opportunities he had to share Jesus that stand out. From combat zones to counseling sessions, Kitchens often found himself in moments where faith became an anchor for the Airmen he served.

Earlier this month, a team of 26 students, faculty, and staff from Southeastern Seminary and Judson College piled into four luggage- and supply-filled vans to support Western North Carolina in its disaster relief efforts. Partnering for a week with North Carolina Baptist churches and Baptists on Mission, the team gutted homes and distributed supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. — Brewton-Parker College is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. As a specialized national accrediting body for all levels of nursing education, ACEN promotes high standards of nursing practice.

SUWANEE, Ga. — Georgia Baptists will host pastors from across the state at the Georgia Capitol in February for the 11th annual Pastors Day event. Pastors and ministry leaders will hear from several leaders in the legislative and faith communities. The event will again combine the annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast and Pastors Day.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

ROME, Ga. — Pianist Jerico Vasquez will present a faculty recital on Monday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 pm in Brookes Chapel at Shorter University. The event is open to the public at no charge. This recital also celebrates the rededication of the newly rebuilt Steinway Concert Grand.

From his home in Chicago, Send Relief Ministry Center Director Qusai Mahmud watched the news of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and wished he was close enough to help. Then he got a call from Trey Salter, Send Relief’s director of operations.

BURNSVILLE, N.C. (BP) – Clean water has become the most sought-after resource after flooding incapacitated or otherwise damaged numerous reservoirs and piping in western North Carolina. It is something that led West Burnsville Baptist Church to look downward.

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. – The raging flood waters trapped one of Geren Street’s neighbors as he tried to escape in his truck. First responders were able to quickly answer the neighbor’s distress call and freed him from the vehicle as the force of the water pinned the truck door closed.

Motives in life are important. As followers of Christ, we must evaluate our motives for serving. Do we serve to gain glory? How should our motives be different from unbelievers? For example, are we motivated by the potential for recognition? Are we motivated by Scripture?

Does your family have a perceived “golden child?” He or she may have been the one others thought never messed up or was a favorite with the adults in the home. Some parents make the mistake of favoring one of their children over another due to the child’s personality or abilities.

BARACOA, Cuba — As Floridians continue to recover from the devastation of three hurricanes that have made landfall in the Sunshine State since early August, residents of Cuba are now grappling with similar challenges.

SUWANEE, Ga. — In the more than three weeks since Hurricane Helene tore through Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have been working hard to help those affected by the storm.

University students from Zambia, Mississippi, and Tennessee sat around a blazing fire pit in Lusaka, Zambia. Songs and laughter filled the night air. And, like typical college students, conversations moved deeper the longer they hung out.  

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Heading into an election where the economy is top of mind for many voters, pastors say finances have been difficult at their church this year. A Lifeway Research study found 66% of U.S. Protestant pastors say the economy is very or somewhat negatively impacting their church.

AMERICUS, Ga. –  Bethel Baptist Church in Americus, Ga., highlighted the beauty of marriage as 26 couples simultaneously renewed their wedding vows.

Musella Baptist Church is excited to announce the call of a new pastor, Rev. Jessie Rustin.  He will begin his ministry on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. 

BARNARDSVILLE, N.C. (BP) — Curtis showed up about two weeks ago and has been invaluable for helping Barnardsville Baptist Church after flood damage to its building. It’s what he hasn’t done, however, that may signal a key to the long-term response to Helene’s damage in the area.

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers extend the love of Christ to disaster survivors, offering help, healing, and hope that is found in Jesus Christ.  Since the initial deployment to Georgia in response to Hurricane Helene, as of Oct. 16, ABDR has reported 31 professions of faith.  

JACKSON, Miss. — The 2024 Mississippi State Fair has drawn to a close, and with it Mississippi Baptist fair evangelism. With the help of newcomers and veteran churches, groups, and individuals, the engagement exceeded years past. This year, 195 volunteers had 2,824 gospel conversations, resulting in 373 decisions for Christ.

Generosity among Southern Baptists remains strong as evidenced by the most recent Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering totals. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2023-24 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Annie offering totaled $74.7 million, and the Lottie offering totaled $206.8 million – record highs for both.

DULUTH, Ga. (BP) – Asahi Ito first experienced the Holy Spirit in action while attending Akita International University more than 300 miles from her Toyama, Japan, home. But her parents dismissed her experience, pointing out she was still a minor.