By Bob Smientana NASHVILLE, TN — Going to church is a bit like hanging out at Starbucks. The coffee’s hot, the people are friendly, and the Wi-Fi is almost always free. Seven in 10 …

WASHINGTON, DC – Family Research Council today praised the Senate confirmation of Governor Sam Brownback (R-Kans.) to be the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, a position …

Galatians 4:1-7 Jeff Overton, lead pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville Paul starts our text out today by addressing an issue many of the people of his day would understand. In …

Longtime staff member Gloria Sutton receives one of many hugs from students who gave her a standing ovation after a street was named in her honor. JOE WESTBURY/Index CLEVELAND — Ethelene Dyer Jones …

By J.D. Greear DURHAM, NC (BP) — Plant a wheat seed, and it will turn into a wheat stalk that can produce hundreds of wheat seeds. Plant an acorn, and it will grow into an oak tree that will …

HAZLEHURST — Anyone looking for southern charm and down-home hospitality might well find it in Hazlehurst, GA. The city’s website says that the southeast Georgia town is a “friendly place to …

Jonathan Gray, left, presents a check for $3.7-million from the estate of the late Mildred Ruth Brown to Truett President Emir Caner. MATTHEW GREGORY/TMU CLEVELAND — A $3.7-million gift from the …

BENTON,KY — Local churches put out calls for prayer tonight after a shooting at Marshall County High School here left two dead and 19 injured. Shortly before 8 a.m. this morning, said reports, the …

Even church leaders struggle with prayer. These findings are anecdotal, but here are my general conclusions about why that happens. Leaders are “fixers” by nature. We are problem solvers who …

It can feel like we live two lives. In the church, that perspective typically associates with the Romans-7-I-wish-I-didn't-do-the-things-I-do lesson. Today though, more Christians find themselves in …

Last week I had a delightful conversation with Troup Baptist Association’s Aaron McCullough about his dear friend Olin McClain’s sermon “The Prodigal’s Pet Pig.” We both agreed it was a clever title, and it made me think about other interesting, unique sermon titles I have heard through the years.

Adam Harwood and Kevin Lawson have joined with four other gifted biblical scholars to write and edit a much-needed book addressing some very sensitive questions regarding the status of children …

By Phil Boatwright Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, KS (BP) — Most people (including me) seldom turn to nature documentaries when seeking DVD entertainment. That's unfortunate – especially if you …

Hundreds march down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Atlanta for the 2018 March for Life on Friday, Jan. 19. James Merritt, lead pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, was the featured speaker. …

"Cooky" Kuter, in the back of a Thai ambulance with a broken hip, was able to receive quality healthcare and remain on the field due to gifts from the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. RICK …

Cliff Pace was voted in as pastor of First Baptist in Canton on Nov. 5, preaching his first sermon in that role on Dec. 24. Previously he served for ten years at Hernando (MS) Baptist Church. FBC …

ATLANTA — All those contemplating retirement should consider what they are retiring to, as well as what they are retiring from. When Doug Hammett, age 78, retired he renewed his commitment to the …

Helen Joanne Cox was a member England’s Parliament representing the Labour Party. She campaigned for a solution to the Syrian Civil War, and once elected, argued forcefully that the UK Government …

By Trevor Forbis Trevor Forbis I'm in my first year of a paid ministry position.  As  a young minister ,   I’ve noticed   fears   that  have crept into my life as I …

Each year during the annual Convention meeting, the sanctuary lights dim momentarily and the room goes silent. For a minute or two the large screen comes alive with the names of those faithful …

NewSpring Church, in Anderson, SC, is one of the largest churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. NEWSPRING/Facebook Churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention found …

James "Olin" McClain Aaron McCullough, associational missionary for Troup Baptist Association, called him “the top rung of the ladder.” He was speaking of Reverend James “Olin” McClain of …

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Jeff Overton, lead pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville There is a difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing someone. There are many people …

Two weeks ago Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the repeal of policy put into effect during the Obama administration that protected legalized marijuana programs from federal prosecution. …

ATLANTA — Georgia Baptists were among believers of all faiths who gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 16 to support National Religious Freedom Day. The 25th annual event is officially proclaimed on …