OAKBORO, N.C. — In some ways, the worship service at Red Cross Baptist Church on the first Sunday in July was like any other with singing, praying and preaching. But in other ways, it was much different... read more
CORDOVA, Tenn. — The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor. Mandrell will preach in view of a call on July 13... read more
TYLER, Texas (BP) — Averaging just over 200 in Sunday worship, First Baptist Church draws a 10th of Waskom — population 2,000 — to its sanctuary when it praises the Lord each Sunday. But the small-town Southern Baptist Church carries a big stick, effectively challenging what it called an unequal application of the 71-year-old Johnson Amendment that prevented political comments from pulpits across the nation... read more
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When it comes to collecting offerings, most churches pass a plate, but they may also have a basket waiting for you as you walk out the door. According to a Lifeway Research study of U... read more
As North Carolina Baptists prepare for the upcoming ServeNC Week on Aug. 2-9, one of the things they’re praying for is open doors to gospel conversations and connections. ServeNC Week challenges churches to show Jesus not only in action but in word, to share the good news in every encounter... read more
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