By Myriah Snyder COLUMBUS and EAGLE’S LANDING – Christian education is vital because of one word – worldview. That’s the opinion shared by the heads of two Christian schools, both ministries …

Last Sunday I drove to rural Floyd County to join Pastor Richard McGinnis and The Refuge Church for worship. Normally I communicate with the pastor ahead of time as to my visit, just in case he’s …

Friday, March 1 Leviticus 24:1-25:46 Mark 10:13-31 Psalm 44:9-26 Proverbs 10:20-21 Saturday, March 2 Leviticus 25:47-27:13 Mark 10:32-52 Psalm 45:1-17 Proverbs 10:22 …

By Nancy Turner MESQUITE, Texas (BP) – "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One) was the national motto adopted by Congress in 1782. This Latin phrase, inscribed in the Great Seal of the United States, …

Pastor Rodney Owens of First Baptist Church in Ty Ty was among those offering their testimony of the impact The Big Invite had on their Easter services. RODNEY OWENS/Facebook DULUTH — This Sunday, …

Senator Marty Harbin introduces SB 221, the Religious Freedom Act, this afternoon, Feb. 27. At right Georgia Baptist Public Affairs representative Mike Griffin holds up a copy of the bill as he leave …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — After a workgroup of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee released a statement Feb. 23 on 10 churches noted by SBC President J.D. Greear in a report …

10-year-old advances SBC ministry day Zak McCullar presented a motion at the 2018 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas to add Children's Ministry Day to the SBC calendar of events. MARC IRA HOOKS/BP …

Tim Tebow, a devout Christian who also happens to be an NFL veteran, Heisman Trophy winner, and professional baseball player, now takes on a new challenge: the world of cinema. Phil Boatwright Along …

I love pastors deeply, but I’m also afraid for them this weekend as they lead their churches. Here are some of those fears: Someone will corner them with a complaint just before they …

NASHVILLE (BP) — Following a called meeting via extended conference calls on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 22-23), members of the SBC Executive Committee bylaws workgroup have released a statement …

Baby cardiogram GETTY IMAGES ATLANTA — The Living Infants Fairness & Equality (LIFE) Act, which recognizes life as beginning at conception and prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been …

DULUTH — Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director Thomas Hammond, has announced four more listening sessions to gather feedback by pastors. Three of those sessions will be held at churches …

By Keith Shorter Nearly every time I go to Chick-fil-A, it makes me want to be a better pastor. Keith Shorter As I enjoy my chicken sandwich, I'm always impressed by something. The way they conduct …

NASHVILLE (BP) — As U.S. lawmakers continue to debate the best approach to illegal immigration, most Protestant pastors say the solution should be multifaceted, according to a study released Feb. …

Eccl. 1 Gregg Potts, lay minister Emerson What is the meaning of life?  That’s a question man has asked through the ages. The question is often phrased this …

Lead Pastor John Hull sits behind the binder containing all of Eastside Baptist Church's safety protocols. Since spring 2016, Hull estimates the church has put up to $400,000 towards various …

NASHVILLE (BP) —  Preventing and responding to sexual abuse was a major focus during meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Feb. 18-19 in Nashville. Among the EC's …

In my years of studying spiritual warfare, I’ve spent a lot of time talking with pastors about their own battles. Often, those battles are connected to lies the enemy proclaims loudly – and we …

By Brandon Elrod MIAMI — Full of color, life, beauty and disparity, Miami is a city where “you can lose yourself and find yourself all at the same time,” said church planting missionary Muche …

 By Elizabeth Smith ROME — During the Summer of 2018, Shorter University student Cally Glass had the opportunity to meet people from around the world and experience a multitude of cultures – …

I was having a conversation with another pastor once and we began discussing Jon Gordon's book "The Energy Bus." That got me thinking on how we view leadership. Have you ever been …

Every once in a while, moments arrive that have a different feeling. Often it’s difficult to go back and see when things could go in one direction or the other for an individual and organization. …

For a podcast produced by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board on this topic, click here . Institute the Two-Adult Rule:  There must always be at least two adults in the room, in …

By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — The search committee seeking the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has "identified God's candidate for such a time as this" and …