By Andrew Hébert Andrew Hébert Many younger pastors often feel two interesting and competing impulses. First, there is a growing sense that denominations aren't that important. Second, there is a …

Dale Braswell, lead pastor of Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, preached from Exodus 3 as the congregation marked the 20th anniversary of a mass shooting in its sanctuary. WEDGWOOD …

New IMB trustee Cory Gonyo prays during the board of trustees’ plenary session Sept. 26 near Richmond, Va. CHRIS CARTER/IMB By Julie McGowan IMB trustees appoint 24 new missionaries, approve …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 26:16-23 .   Uzziah came onto the scene after his father, Amaziah, was defeated in battle by Jehoash king of Israel. This conflict brought catastrophic …

The UGA Paint Line has become a prominent part of the atmosphere at Sanford Stadium since beginning more than 20 years ago. With most of its members active in Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the group …

By Steve Playl Most of us detest mosquito bites. Have you ever heard someone say, "You know, one of my favorite things is to be covered with mosquitoes." Didn't think so. Some people seem to be more …

By Diana Chandler COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BP) — After 17-year-old Perry participated in Bring Your Bible to School Day in the seventh grade, he started a Bible study for classmates and grew closer …

"I just don't want them to get lost," says singer Wes Hampton of introducing hymns to a younger generation. “There's such great theology, such great truth, and some beautiful, beautiful musical …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 25:1-4; 25-28 .   Amaziah was the ninth ruler of the southern kingdom of Judah. He began his reign by doing the right thing. In accordance with the law of …

Pastor Brian Branam baptizes one of 72 Liberty Baptist baptized this summer. LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH In a society that seems to be “losing its religion,” is it possible to baptize a bunch of …

If Southern Baptists' unity is built on "all of us agreeing on everything, then there really is no hope for us all," said J.D. Greear, Southern Baptist Convention president, during his address to the …

BUCKHEAD — Insisting her role as a mother and Christian precedes that of Georgia's First Lady, Marty Kemp nevertheless has taken that position to champion several issues important to Georgia …

Scripture  for today:  2 Chronicles 24:15-22 .   Joash became king at the tender age of seven. Unfortunately, his pathway to the throne was littered with the dead bodies of his …

By Sarah Dixon Young Where is the sun's shadow? I sat in the woods the other day studying the shadow of a cottonwood tree as the leaves tossed and turned. As the sun sank in the west, the shadow grew …

From "Explore the Bible" curriculum, LifeWay Eph. 3:1-13 Stephen V. Allen, senior pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Carrollton There is a classic television trope called a “Hidden Purpose Test.” …

Members of the student group at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville help prepare items for distribution at the Good Samaritan Center of Chattahoochee Baptist Association. Director Alvin Bagwell …

From “Bible Studies for Life” curriculum, LifeWay Gen. 2:1-3; Col. 1:15-17 Jay Sanders, pastor Towaliga Baptist Church, Jackson My son likes to do trust falls. He’ll come and stand right in …

The United Nations building in New York City. GETTY/Special By Diana Chandler NEW YORK (BP) — A new coalition of U.S. businesses to protect religious freedom in the workplace is among U.S. …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 18:1 -3; 19:1-3; 20:35-37 .   Scripture tells us that Jehoshaphat was a good king and that the nation prospered under his godly leadership. However, he …

Frank Cox, right, senior pastor of North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, welcomes evangelist Bill Stafford during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the church's new worship center in 2006. Cox and …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 16 .   Asa was the fifth king in the lineage of David. When he ascended to the throne, he had to make some very difficult decisions …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 12:13-16 .   Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, was the last king of a united Israel. During his reign, the nation would be divided into a southern …

Scripture for today: Read Ex. 14:13-14 Sometimes it’s hard being a leader. Take Moses, for instance. He was given the task of leading the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage and into the …

Scripture for today: Read Gen. 50:15-21 When we suffer from the misdeeds of others, we must choose forgiveness over revenge. The example of Joseph from the Old Testament illustrates how this can be …

A post on social media is assumed to be true just because it reaches critical mass and goes viral. Why are we so gullible and programmed to simply believe what we see or hear as Gospel truth? Have we …