Psalm 42:11 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” …

By David Roach FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) --- In a meeting that began at 1:30 p.m. May 22 and ended just after 3 a.m. May 23, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees appointed Paige …

Mac Brunson, pictured with his wife Debbie, is the new pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham. VALLEYDALE/Facebook BIRMINGHAM — Southern Baptists from near and far have been watching and waiting …

Have attitudes shifted toward gay marriages? Last August Macon’s First Baptist Church of Christ, a church aligned with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, voted to allow same-sex marriage …

Students at Macedonia Baptist Church in Hiawassee look to Janice Rogers for her response on the "Laurel-or-Yanny" debate Wednesday, May 16. Looking on in back is Bradley Thomas, associate pastor of …

Diversity is always a positive experience only if it is accompanied with respect, understanding, gratitude, and hope. It is not a surprise to any of us that the United States has become a highly …

J. Robert White speaks to the Sons of Jubal and trip participants in the chapel of New Room in Bristol. EDDY OLIVER/Worship and Music Ministry I recently returned from a concert tour of England and …

John Yarbrough, director of Alumni Affairs and Public Policy Truett McConnell University Esther 8:18, 9:20-23 I love happy endings. My wife had me watch the movie "Steel Magnolias." When we reached …

Alanna and Kyle Woodfin continue their Lego buying spree at Sugarloaf Mills in suburban Atlanta on May 11. Kyle serves as pastor of Alamo Baptist Church and founder of Legacy Outdoor Ministries . …

Army chaplains not only complete all rigorous Army trainings with men and women in uniform but also offer spiritual counsel to Army members by putting people first, providing professional care and …

On May 13 the United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision ruled, “Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own. Our job is …

One of our outstanding Georgia Baptist churches, First Redeemer Church in Cumming , sent survey questions to those candidates who are running for governor, lieutenant governor and state school …

By Thom Rainer Church bylaws are a necessity, both from a legal and an organizational perspective. They provide the framework from which the organization exists and operates. Thom Rainer So, hear me …

Mac Brunson will be speaking in view of a call as senior pastor this Sunday at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL. VALLEYDALE CHURCH/Special BIRMINGHAM, AL — Valleydale Church has announced that …

Reverend Arthur B. Hosea was a remarkable man in my youthful eyes. I was around 10 years old when he became our interim pastor at Harmony Baptist Church. He had served as pastor of First Baptist …

By Terry Sharp NASHVILLE (BP) — I have many memories from growing up in East Tennessee. On hot summer days my friends and I would walk to the local grocery store to buy soft serve ice cream cones. …

I planted a garden this year. Even though I am 53 years old, I still like to play in the dirt. I like to cultivate things. It’s not a large garden by any means, but it’s mine. What do you …

The Beech Haven children's ministry performs the musical "Soul on Fire: Sharing Good News with the World." The musical's theme echoed the work of firemen. BEECH HAVEN/Special ATHENS — America’s …

A native of Peru who holds dual citizenship in the United States, Javier Chavez went to school at Lee University and Wheaton College before being a pastor and church planter in his home country for …

Warren Baptist Church in Augusta has tablets as well as standing kiosks to make giving as convenient as possible ... as well as passing the offering plate for more traditional givers. JOHN …

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As we prepare to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel's independence (May 14, 2018) we need to explain to others, and to remind ourselves, why many evangelicals fervently support Israel and the …

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has destroyed 36 structures, including 26 houses, since it began releasing lava through vents May 3. USGS.GOV/Special[/caption] By David Roach PAHOA, Hawaii (BP) -- Amid a …

If Southern Baptists were as zealous to share the message of salvation, as they are to hurl words of condemnation and denunciation at one another, life would be more peaceful, our ministries would be …

John Yarbrough, director of Alumni Affairs and Public Policy Truett McConnell University Have you ever had someone doing you wrong? I am not talking about someone beating you to a parking …