By Tyler Sanders ONTARIO, Calf. (BP) – Gateway Seminary’s May 21 spring commencement ceremony was marked by an important achievement: President Jeff Iorg recognized Yoon Sagong as …

Through an initiative of the Fellowship of Native American Christians, in the last six months, volunteers have been able to distribute 150 containers each able to hold 275 gallons of water to Navajo …

By Roger Alford MONROE, Ga. – There’s no mistaking Lauren Sullens’ enthusiasm for getting the Gospel to the nations. That’s why, as the new president of the Baptist Woman’s …

LAS VEGAS (BP) – Matt Carter, lead pastor of Sagemont Church in Houston, will be nominated for president of the 2022 Pastors’ Conference. Vance Pitman, senior pastor of Hope Church …

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (BP) – Kyle Walker, senior pastor of Cartersville First Baptist Church, has announced his intentions to nominate Jamar Andrews, senior pastor of Word Baptist Church in Jonesboro, …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) – U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations. In 2019, approximately 3,000 …

Don and Maggie Chandler were married 53 years before she died of COVID-19 Dec. 1, 2020. By Diana Chandler CONWAY, Ark. (BP) – People said they were too young to be in …

SBC president J.D. Greear has called Southern Baptists to a focused time of fasting and prayer on three consecutive Wednesdays, beginning tomorrow. By Timothy Cockes NASHVILLE (BP) – …

Students walk along Christian Court on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Missouri. By Roger Alford DULUTH, Ga. – Georgia Baptist leaders are keeping a close eye on a federal …

Andy Duke (left), lead church planter of Christ Place Windsor, Colo., baptizes Natalie Franks. Gerald Franks (right) is Natalie’s father. Natalie came to faith in Christ after their family moved to …

Nathan Lorick (left) and Jim Richards (right) present a check for $500,000 to Ronnie Floyd to be used for national and international missions and ministry. Photo by Jonathan Howe By …

Ray Van Neste JACKSON, Tenn. (BP) – It’s graduation season, and I’d like to congratulate all you graduates, as well as your parents, family and friends. This is a momentous accomplishment for …

A group of hikers look at a photo they had taken after praying together in the north Georgia mountains. They are, from left, Charles Jones of Athens, Ga.; Denise and Vernon Masters of Cook Springs, …

By Tony Martin/The Baptist Record MYRTLE, Miss. (BP) – Amaziah Church between Hickory Flat and Myrtle, averages 75-80 people in attendance and, like all churches, has been impacted by the …

RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – The International Mission Board is collaborating with Nik Ripken Ministries to raise awareness about current religious persecution through the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted …

By Ronnie Floyd NASHVILLE (BP) – We need to rediscover the public invitation in worship services across America. Skepticism and criticism from various parties and …

By Tyler Sanders/Gateway Seminary RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BP) – Ray Tong has joined the Gateway Seminary executive leadership team as vice president of business services and chief financial officer. His …

Flooding in Louisiana has Baptist Disaster Relief crews working overtime. LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) – Some may give up trying to make a home in southwest Louisiana with flooding that has killed four …

By Timothy Cockes NASHVILLE (BP) – Fifty years ago, as they prepared to bring their third child into what seemed to be increasingly chaotic times, Bill and Gloria Gaither found themselves concerned …

By Roy Hayhust DALLAS (BP) — D. Hance Dilbeck Jr. was unanimously elected GuideStone president-elect during a called meeting of the GuideStone Trustee Board on Thursday (May 20). Dilbeck, …

Editor's note: J.D. Greear is pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, N.C., and president of the Southern Baptist Convention. By J.D. Greear, DURHAM, N.C. (BP) – John Wesley famously said, “God …

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, center, gave a brief speech before signing the Texas Heartbeat Act into law on Wednesday. By Tom Strode AUSTIN, Texas (BP) – Texas has become the latest and largest …

SBC leaders discuss the future of the Cooperative Program on the CP Stage at the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham. BP file photo By Diana Chandler NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperation, the Great …

Marshal Ausberry addresses the 2019 George Liele missions dinner in Birmingham. BP file photo By Diana Chandler NASHVILLE (BP) – Cross-cultural cooperation, communication and understanding within …

Chris Alexander came from Tennessee to follow legendary pastor Tommy Jordan as pastor of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson. By J. Gerald Harris GRAYSON - Chris Alexander, who is about to begin …