WASHINGTON (BP) — The Hamas attack on Israel and rioting against Ahmadi Muslims in Bangladesh were among rising social hostilities targeting religious groups globally in 2023, Pew Research Center said in releasing its latest numbers in the trend, while Russia’s war on Ukraine elevated such incidents in Europe... read more
NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Church on Bayshore has grown from 500 in Sunday morning worship to more than 1,300 since James Ross was called as pastor in 2017. The reason for the growth, Ross says, is because the church shifted its focus to young families, and the church’s senior adults have supported that change... read more
It’s the end of the school year, and the student ministry is hosting a graduation party. The scene feels familiar but the conversation doesn’t. As the pastor congratulates seniors, he overhears one say, “Even though I’m moving away for college, at least my artificial intelligence (AI) girlfriend will never leave my side... read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two items of business at the Korean Council of Southern Baptists Churches' annual meeting that could have resulted in a great deal of discussion instead drew little because of previous conversations at the local and regional levels... read more
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway’s B&H Publishing Group and Holman Bibles are releasing new products this year aimed at helping the next generation better engage with the Bible. A new teen study Bible, kids Scripture memory cards and a Bible dictionary for kids are designed to assist young readers with studying Scripture in a deeper way to foster discipleship and lifelong faith... read more
Committee on Nominations report released
African diaspora fellowships unite in Black Collective George Liele Missions Banquet
NC’s Hollifield honored as Southwestern Seminary Distinguished Alumnus during SBC gathering
National Haitian Fellowship champions the gospel, missions, advocacy at annual meeting
Baptist21 panel participants discuss SBC health, past, direction
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“Do it then.” Those three words from my wife changed the direction of my ministry. We were seated among thousands of messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting when I looked over and said, “I want to find that man and shake his hand... read more
School's out, but ministry is ramping up in North Carolina and beyond. N.C. Baptist churches are gearing up for a summer of gospel opportunities... read more