DALTON, Ga. —The second round of Engage 6 evangelism gatherings brought together more than 400 pastors, ministry leaders, and laypeople from across Georgia for hands-on training in practical evangelism. The events are part of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s statewide emphasis on reaching the more than 7 million lost people in Georgia.

ROME, Ga. — Shorter University recently welcomed middle school students from across the state to campus as it hosted the Division B Regional competition for the 2025 to 2026 Georgia Science Olympiad.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted a “Worship and the Church” micro conference on Jan. 30, welcoming more than 200 pastors, worship leaders, church musicians, and ministry teams for a day focused on strengthening worship in the life of the local church grounded in Scripture, ending with a concert by Christian artists Shane & Shane attended by 1,400.

ONTARIO, Calif. — Gateway Seminary hosted more than 575 lay church leaders, pastors, and educators to its Ontario campus for a conference on bible teaching Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

SAN DIEGO – North American Mission Board trustees gathered Feb. 2-3 in San Diego for their winter Board of Trustees meeting, combining ministry exposure, fellowship, and governance during a two-day schedule that included a tour of a U.S. Navy ship, a celebration dinner, and full board and committee meetings.

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — When temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, exposure becomes life-threatening. Without proper layering and access to warmth for at least 20 minutes every two hours, hypothermia can kill.

ROGERS, Ark. — International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 41 new full-time, fully funded missionaries during their meeting in Rogers on Feb. 4-5. Trustees met in conjunction with a Sending Celebration for new appointees hosted by First Baptist Rogers on Feb. 4.

Woman's Missionary Union has named four young women to the 2026 National Acteens Panel: Hannah Cooke of Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia; Alexis Andrade of Freeman Heights Baptist Church in Garland, Texas;  Abigail Howard of Casey First Baptist Church in Casey, Illinois; and Jamila Toya of Jemez Valley Baptist Church in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief teams, supported by volunteers from other states including Georgia, are now on the ground across north Mississippi, serving communities impacted by recent winter storms and working in challenging conditions to bring help, hope, and healing in Jesus’ name.

Let the Games begin! More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries have gathered in Milan, Italy, where they will spend the next two weeks competing for Olympic gold in sports such as skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey.  

GLENDIVE, Montana – This time, the emphasis on starting a church in Glendive is on raising up locals from the community.

SYLVANIA, Ga.  — Roslyn Clifton Matheson concluded 52 years as the organist of First Baptist Church in Sylvania on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Those who know her best would agree that she has always approached her ministry in the spirit of prayer, thought of herself as a servant, regarded the organ as her tool, and accepted her role in the church as one who helps the congregation experience true worship.

WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders pointed to the evils of racism following a now-deleted post on Presdent Donald Trump’s social media page on Friday.

BAXLEY, Ga. — Despite bitterly cold temperatures outside, the atmosphere inside the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Baxley on Sunday, Feb. 1, was marked by gratitude and celebration as the church presented a $50,000 check to the International Mission Board for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The amount is the largest international missions offering in the church’s history.

ROGERS, Ark. — Southern Baptists gathered at First Baptist Rogers of Rogers, Arkansas, Wednesday, Feb. 4, to support and send 41 International Mission Board missionaries who are going to the nations to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously elected Dr. Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president during a special-called meeting at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board administration building in Alpharetta.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is encouraging churches across the state to submit their Annual Church Profile as soon as possible. “The ACP,” explained Andy Childs, assistant executive director of the board, “is the single way that we can celebrate what God is doing in every Georgia Baptist church of every size, everywhere in Georgia.”

ATHENS, Ga. — Chad Rising, the new associational missionary strategist for the 68 churches of the Sarepta Baptist Association, expressed his hopes for the future, stating, “I want to see the Lord unite our churches. I really do believe in that philosophy, ‘We're Better Together.’ We have one body with one mission. This is my vison!”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — More than 1,300 youth ministry leaders and ministry partners from multiple states gathered Jan. 29 to 31 in Chattanooga for Youth Ministry Conclave, united by a shared purpose: to be equipped, connected, and encouraged in the work of discipling the next generation.

Our Christmas decorations came down last night. It was February 1st. Since they went up in early October, it was probably time. I usually drag my Crocs when the day comes to un-decorate the parsonage - not my favorite thing at all.

I was in a meeting this week and they were discussing the word relentless. To be honest, the first thing I thought of was my children and grandchildren.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Southern Seminary and Boyce College marked the ceremonial beginning of the Spring 2026 term Wednesday with convocation, gathering faculty, students, and staff for worship and to consecrate the semester’s work to the Lord.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spurgeon College welcomed nearly 1,000 students and youth ministry leaders to campus on January 23–24 to be equipped in their faith at the 2026 Ready Conference.

ONTARIO , Calif. — During spring convocation on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Gateway Seminary, President Adam Groza described the vital role of courage in faithful ministry.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (BP) – SBC Recording Secretary Nathan Finn says he will not be nominated for a fifth term at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Finn made the announcement on his blog on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Finn said the decision came through “considerable prayer” with his wife and a number of friends.