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They usually hang around the edges of our city, begging on street corners, searching for metal scraps, dodging insults, and hiding from immigration police. I

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally written by Rachel Moreno. For more information, contact OBU’s news bureau at [email protected] or (870) 245-5208 Ouachita Baptist University

NASHVILLE (BP) — As a former youth pastor of 15 years, Zac Workun believes most parents of teenagers want to take the lead in discipling

“I don’t understand; I don’t think most Americans understand. Why are people in Germany and all over Europe protesting what is going on in the

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally written by Rachel Moreno. For more information, contact OBU’s news bureau at [email protected] or (870) 245-5208 Ouachita Baptist University

By Stella Prather, Director of Community Engagement at Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries When Alec Lawrence suggested his church life group collect household

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — The summer months are now here for next generation ministries, but it’s a summer that looks and feels completely different than

What began as a summer vision trip to South Asia for 12 seminary students evolved into a virtual mission trip involving 221 participants and 60

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written by Lisa Falknor. Henderson State University grad Zach Dawson rates his last semester as his best. Then everything changed.

FOR RELEASE JUNE 17, 2020 Contact: Brad Jurkovich, spokesman, Conservative Baptist Network(318) 588-0819 [email protected] BOSSIER CITY— Following a widely-reported launch in February, the Conservative Baptist

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a follow-up article from the original article yesterday. A link to the video is at the end of this article. NASHVILLE

OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) — In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Guatemala has closed its borders to most foreigners. But one Southern Baptist

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here to view the original article. By Larry Page In my June 5 eNotes, I alerted you to the effort by a

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to clarify the Executive Committee’s actions regarding venues for the 2025 and 2027 SBC Annual Meetings and a

EDITOR’S NOTE: Russell Moore is president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. WASHINGTON (BP) — The Supreme Court of

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here to watch the video. NASHVILLE (BP) – As the country navigates a season of extreme turbulence, Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) — Responding to the economic downturn prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the executive committee of the board of trustees of Southeastern

WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a watershed decision on gay and transgender rights today (June 15) by finding longstanding, non-discrimination protections in

WASHINGTON (BP) — International religious freedom experienced both gains and losses in 2019, Trump administration officials said upon the release of the U.S. State Department’s

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP/RNS) — Each Sunday, Larry Little and his wife, Mary, get ready for church. They dress casually, fill two tumblers with water,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (BP) — The Illinois Baptist State Association (IBSA) is challenging a 2019 state law requiring employee health insurance plans to cover abortions, saying

WASHINGTON (BP)—A United States senator has called for a federal civil rights investigation of states that have continued during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to place

By Roy Hayhurst DALLAS (BP) — Dr. Chu Soh, a long-time health care industry executive and retired Air Force officer, has joined GuideStone Financial Resources

With so much happening in the U.S. in 2020, particularly within the church, American Christians can often forget theirs is a global faith. There are

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — A 40th anniversary edition of Baptists and the Bible, a scholarly work that proved Baptists’ historical commitment to the inerrancy

NASHVILLE (BP) — And while pastors work to meet these demands, many of their own needs — namely, emotional health — easily fall to the

By Bobby Thomas President/CEO, Arkansas Baptist Foundation Sitting in our board meeting this past month, as I looked around the room I was reminded of

RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – The International Mission Board (IMB) commissioned 61 missionaries in a virtual Sending Celebration on Tuesday (June 9). The missionaries represent churches

Dr. Mark Thompson is the director of the Arkansas Prison Initiative and Professor of Church History, Missions and Theology at Mid-America Seminary. Watch the video

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that Arkansas would move forward into phase 2 of the economic recovery on June 15 after shutting the state

BENTON, Ark. – Communities across the country have been finding unique ways to celebrate those special occasions while still maintaining their distance. Car parades, cars

Velma Allison and her family have met a need for Williams Baptist University and its new endeavor, Eagle Farms. Allison, who is from Walnut Ridge,

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to most industries in Arkansas. That is certainly the case for Arkansas Baptists’ educational institutions – Ouachita

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries held their annual board meeting today (June 9) at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — When Jamie Dew and his family arrived last summer in New Orleans to lead the Southern Baptist seminary there, people told

VALDEZ, Alaska (BP) — David Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Valdez, isn’t hard to find. That’s because Valdez is a small town. Check

WASHINGTON (BP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation today (June 5) to make it easier for businesses or churches struggling during the coronavirus pandemic to

By Aaron Earls Despite—or maybe because of—the global pandemic, churches continued to sing. Even though they were scattered across their cities and communities, congregations still

(Editor’s note: Dr. Paul Chitwood sent this message to all IMB field personnel and staff on Thursday, June 4.) Greetings, brothers and sisters, “Whoever says

NASHVILLE (BP) — Gifts to the national Cooperative Program Allocation Budget for May 2020 were below budget by more than $1.5 million as the COVID-19

GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) — If history is any indication, the Southern Baptist Convention’s trustee system will continue without a snag despite the cancellation of the

NASHVILLE (BP) — For the 13th consecutive year, the Southern Baptist Convention reported a drop in its membership. Total membership in the Southern Baptist Convention

Since 2014, a great prayer movement has been moving across Arkansas. God has blessed the work of the Arkansas Prayer Task Force greatly during this

Editors Note: Recently, students from Ouachita were honored with multiple awards for their yearbook, “The Ouachitonian.” Alex Blankenship received an award in photography as a

NASHVILLE (BP) — SBC Advance, the two-hour online event providing ministry updates from Southern Baptist Convention entities and SBC president J.D. Greear, will be livestreamed

WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a California church’s emergency appeal of the state’s restriction on worship gatherings failed to provide the

Editor’s note: The ABSC has a new emphasis for Summer 2020, called A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity. This emphasis is two-fold to promote student

The Arkansas Baptist Foundation recently released their Spring/Summer newsletter with helpful information on the SECURE Act regarding retirement withdrawals and scholarship opportunities for Arkansas Baptist

Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2020 spring semester.  The President’s List includes those

NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptist leaders have published a statement grieving the recent death of George Floyd and calling for the end of “racial inequity

Across Arkansas, pastors and their church leadership teams are grappling with preparations for re-opening. These preparations involve questions such as “when do we try to

Dr. J.D. “Sonny” Tucker, Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, acknowledges the challenges churches face this summer when it comes to student and

Benton, Ark. – On April 26, Trinity Baptist Church in Benton joined a host of other churches across the state in switching from in-person services

Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College announced today (May 26) its intention to reopen its on-campus classes and be fully operational for the fall semester. In

We’re all beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as it appears the measures are being slowly relaxed across our country. Many churches are worshiping

WASHINGTON (BP) — Southern Baptist leaders commended to churches the new federal guidelines for restoring in-person worship gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, even as

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On May 22, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released guidelines “for consideration for communities of faith” to follow as many

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (BP) — Pastor Phil Kramer knows that “freedom isn’t free” is not just an abstract concept or clever catchphrase. As a veteran

MIDLAND, Mich. (BP) — Historic flooding in middle Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for Baptist State Convention of Michigan (BSCM) disaster relief. As

ATLANTA, Ga. (BP) — As the state of Georgia continues on a path to reopening, Christ Covenant Church is cautiously planning to resume in-person gatherings.

By Aaron Earls Churches quickly adapted to the “new normal” brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but pastors suffered some new and increased pain points.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On May 21, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) released more information surrounding the announcement that overnight summer camps could resume

Day Camp Information The Governor’s office and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced a directive on Monday, May 18 that allowed summer day camps

Reading a text message from my 21-year-old nursing-student daughter left me conflicted: “They put me on the COVID ICU today but, in other news, I

By Aaron Earls While the coronavirus outbreak has caused church buildings to close across the country, most religious Americans believe God is still speaking and

On Tuesday, May 12, Williams Baptist University held a virtual scholarship ceremony recognizing the recipients of the 2020 Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. The 5 recipients are

Falls Creek cancels summer 2020 camp season DAVIS, Okla. (BP) — Leaders with Oklahoma Baptists announced today (May 18) that Falls Creek Youth Camp and

NASHVILLE (BP) — While the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time since 1945, Southern Baptists will still be provided with

Since mid-March, virtually all K-12 education is occurring remotely. In many ways social distancing has limited the risk of inappropriate physical touch, while increasing the

The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (“ABF”) held its Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, May 14th at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention

Two shifts in Georgia Baptist leadership By Scott Barkley DULUTH, Ga. (BP) — Georgia Baptist Executive Director W. Thomas Hammond, Jr., has announced two high-level

GuideStone offers free resources to help churches resume operations By Staff DALLAS (BP) — If your ministry is considering reopening in the near future, you

By Nick Burt As COVID-19 began to spread in early March, many churches across the state of Arkansas postponed in-person gatherings and moved their services

By Bobby Thomas, President/CEO, Arkansas Baptist Foundation What have we learned? That is the first question that comes to mind as I think about this

Baptist Health, in partnership with environmental health consultants CTEH, is launching a new initiative called BReadyBHealthy that is specifically designed to assist churches and other

During the pandemic churches have adapted and learned to work with this new kind of normal that has been established. It’s not every day you

Mark this upcoming emphasis on your calendars and join us in prayer. On average, eight Christians died every day for their faith in 2019. That

ALBANY, Ga. (BP) — Getting people to talk to you at a hotel known for prostitution and drugs isn’t that difficult, says Rhiannon Dobson. All

WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has again heard oral arguments on the freedom of churches and other religious institutions to make employment decisions

WASHINGTON (BP) — The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has called on Congress to support nonprofit organizations and particular categories of vulnerable Americans

NASHVILLE (BP) — Social media gets a bad rap most of the time as the stage for much of the division in our society. As

Girl from Rio hungers for corporate worship While many churches have services online during the time of quarantine, many families in 12-year-old Maria Isabel’s neighborhood

NASHVILLE (BP) — GuideStone Financial Resources has created a resource to answer questions that churches and other non-profit organizations — and their employees — may

Academic awards have been announced for the 2019-20 school year at Williams Baptist University.  WBU faculty selected students for the awards based on achievements in

May 7, 2020 is the National Day of Prayer. There will be a National Observance live video from 7pm-9pm CST available at https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/national_observance or in

By Aaron Earls Mother’s Day can be a complicated Sunday for many churches. This Mother’s Day may be the most complicated in quite some time.

NASHVILLE (BP) — Stay-at-home orders around the country due to the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to affect churches and church giving. As a result, all

It’s no surprise that when disaster strikes, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers come running. Recently, the Arkansas Foodbank called Randy Garrett, Director of Arkansas

FORT WORTH (BP) — Nearly 70 students and faculty from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have collaborated as a “virtual choir” to record the classic

NEW YORK (BP) — As her COVID-19 patient lay dying, intensive care nurse Idara Inokon began singing a version of “Alpha and Omega” with the

EDITOR’S NOTE: J.D. Greear is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. (BP) — For

NASHVILLE (BP) — In response to a sudden and steep decline in revenue and amid uncertainty over the near future, LifeWay Christian Resources announced plans

The National Day of Prayer is fast approaching on Thursday, May 7. There are a number of resources available to guide you through the day,

ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) — In its spring meeting, Gateway Seminary’s Board of Trustees approved a 2020-21 budget of $11,500,000 — 2.1 percent less than in

By Travis McCormick “This is a classic God move. What the enemy intends for harm, God uses for good.” These are the words spoken by

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Ronnie Floyd is president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee and former pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas. NASHVILLE

Williams Baptist University has set a revised date for its 2020 commencement exercises. The graduation ceremony is now scheduled for August 8 at 11 a.m.

ERLC names new executive VP, expands staff roles By Staff NASHVILLE (BP) — The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission announced Monday (April 27)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (BP) — Salvations through text messages and drive-in worship services, meals for those suffering financial losses, protective gear for first responders and financial

by Manley Beasley, Jr., pastor, Hot Springs Baptist Church I have a confession to make. I am no longer surprised by the spiritual depth and

Each year the Convention Nominating Committee seeks nominations from ABSC church leaders and members for Convention agency and institution Boards of Trustees as well as

Williams Baptist University has honored two professors who are retiring after decades of service to the institution. Prof. Jerry Gibbens and Dr. Paul Rhoads have

NASHVILLE (BP) — LifeWay Christian Resources trustees have authorized exploring the sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps despite the conference center and camps

NASHVILLE (BP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced events to cancel, education to be modified and businesses to temporarily close or adjust operations. But for

by Janet Addison Arkansas Baptists have added another layer to ministry during COVID-19—the sewing machine! For a month now, Michele Goynes, a member of First

NASHVILLE (BP) — City Church in Tallahassee, Fla., is reaching people in its community who may never have entered its building. Ashlyn Portero, executive director

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) — In its spring meeting, the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary postponed adoption of a budget for the

LOUISVILLE (BP) — Meeting virtually and in executive session Monday (April 20), the Board of Trustees of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary approved a revised

By Aaron Earls Pastors and church leaders faced difficult decisions when most ended normal, physical congregational gatherings in March due to the COVID-19 crisis.As some

by Nick Burt Each year the communication departments from the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkansas

By Katie Kemp Four Ouachita Baptist University seniors earned the top awards for undergraduates in the 20th annual Arkansas Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition

Woman’s Missionary Union officers to remain in place By Staff BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — With the recent decision to cancel the 2020 Woman’s Missionary Union

Falls Creek delays camp season, unveils tentative start June 28 with new 8-session schedule By Staff/Baptist Messenger DAVIS, Okla. (BP) — Due to concerns from

Williams Baptist University is mounting a renewed focus on prayer, and it is calling on its supporters to join the effort. WBU has announced the

NEW ORLEANS — The Executive Committee of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees approved new degrees, elected four faculty members and voted

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Dr. Sonny Tucker to be a member of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Task Force. According to a press release,

On Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. (CDT) Nick Floyd, Pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, is hosting a free, live online conference about

IMB leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa has announced a five-year goal to engage 55 unengaged, unreached people groups in five years. Each UUPG selected has a

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ronnie Floyd is president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. April 26 is Cooperative Program Sunday in the Southern Baptist

SAN ANTONIO (BP) — When COVID-19 shut down the church and conference venues at which evangelists traditionally conduct their ministries, that didn’t slow the Conference

OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) — At 9:02 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 1995, a huge explosion rocked downtown Oklahoma City, and a pillar of black smoke soared

National WMU selects national Acteens panel By Abigail Lawson BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — National WMU selected four outstanding Acteens as national Acteens panelists. Serving on

Clearly the need for prayer grows with each passing day – COVID-19, tornadoes and flooding, and upcoming national elections just to start the list. The

By Tim Wicker Churches from all across Arkansas work toward the goal of raising up church planters and sending them to start new works across

COLLINS, Miss. (BP) — Already heavy-laden with the turmoil of a global COVID-19 pandemic, residents in several Southern states suffered the added burden of a

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Easter this year looked very different for everyone compared to years past. Most services were streamed online, and some traditional pictures

GREENBRIER, Ark. – Pastors across the country are having to come up with creative and unique ways to continue to minister to their congregations during

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – We’ve seen movements from people around the world, reaching out to help those on the frontlines battling this pandemic head-on. From

By Todd Adkins This Sunday will likely go down as the most unique Easter service in the history of your church. While a lot of

Resident students at Williams Baptist University will receive prorated refunds of their room and board, following action Thursday by WBU’s Board of Trustees.  Students who

By Travis McCormick JONESBORO – “Ryan Vaughan saved our lives.” These words were echoed by many as ABSC Disaster Relief teams ministered to those impacted

On Wednesday evening, April 8, a tornado tore through a part of Northeast Arkansas just 20 miles south of where a recent tornado had struck

Prepare to pray: April 12-16 Every year, more than 28 million Sikhs worldwide celebrate one of their favorite festivals: Vaisakhi. This springtime tradition began nearly

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (BP) — Canceling services due to illness is not new to Baptist life. Pandemics, epidemics and weather have all been part of our

Southern Baptists of Texas and Ronnie Floyd, President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, put together this helpful training on how to preach to

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts has appointed alumnus Larry Grayson as chair of the Department of Worship Arts and instructor of music. Originally

NASHVILLE (BP) — LifeWay Christian Resources announced that FUGE, StudentLife, Student Life for Kids and CentriKid camps, as well as World Changers projects scheduled for

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ronnie Floyd is president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. NASHVILLE (BP) — Never, and I do mean never, have

What: A time of focused prayer amid the global COVID-19 pandemic When: 12 p.m. CDT, April 10 Where: sbc.net/pray and the SBC Executive Committee Facebook

Today marked six days since an EF-3 Tornado tore through Jonesboro, affecting many commercial businesses and residential areas. Five days later, Randy Garrett said that

EDITOR’S NOTE: Willie McLaurin is vice president for Great Commission Relations and Mobilization with the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. NASHVILLE (BP) — COVID-19 will

Dasya* was at the end of his rope. He needed to provide for his family and had no means of doing so in his village.

EDITOR’S NOTE: O.S. Hawkins is president and CEO of GuideStone Financial Resources. DALLAS (BP) — The headlines can be jarring. Each day brings news of

DALLAS (BP) — With many churches reporting strained budgets due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, GuideStone is offering a one-time opportunity for both

Chaplains reported that there has been one salvation so far during this deployment. They also report many contacts during which they have prayed with folks

by Erin Roach/Southern Baptist TEXAN MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (BP) — A chocolate factory owned by a couple of Southern Baptists is among the factories that

By Aaron Wilson This article was originally published in Facts & Trends, a ministry of Lifeway The coronavirus pandemic currently casts a shadow over all

Weather conditions prevented many teams from getting out and working today. Many of the jobs our volunteers are doing involve tarping roofs and operating heavy

NASHVILLE (BP) — Pastors, church members and religious organizations concerned about the financial repercussions of the COVID-19 global pandemic have multiple options for relief with

There’s a truck stop along I-30 just north of Malvern known as JJ’s. It’s been there for years, and some might notice a small, white

Disaster relief crews began cleaning and helping those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that tore through Jonesboro on March 28. The Corners Chapel First Responder

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) donated 3,000 N95 masks to area Baptist Health system hospitals. The masks are being sent to the

BETTER TOGETHER – It is more than just a phrase. The understanding that Arkansas Baptists are better and stronger through cooperating together is the very

DALLAS – The COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package signed into law today by President Trump will provide potential relief for churches and pastors, thanks

RICHMOND, Va. – For 175 years — through famine, war, global pandemics and civil unrest — Southern Baptist missionaries have maintained an uninterrupted witness among

EDITOR’S NOTE: Pastor Patrick Thompson tested positive for COVID-19 hours after Baptist Press posted this story. LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. (BP) – Awaiting his coronavirus

WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Senate approved without opposition late Wednesday (March 25) a coronavirus relief bill estimated to cost $2 trillion, but did not

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – For years, New Orleans music teacher Stephanie Screen has used her violin to comfort those in hospital beds and nursing homes

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries (ABCHomes) is not letting the Coronavirus pandemic become a roadblock to helping others. While the

LITTLE ROCK – In a time of uncertainty, churches around the country are having to switch to alternative methods of meeting in order to keep

As you are aware, we are in an incredibly unusual time with the coronavirus pandemic. ABSC churches are faced with the challenge of navigating very

LITTLE ROCK – In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Disaster Relief volunteers are stepping up and stepping out to

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ronnie Floyd is president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. NASHVILLE (BP) – As the pastor goes, so goes the

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for groups during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak recommended no gatherings of more

ROME – Although the actual number of people infected by COVID-19 (coronavirus) remains rather small when compared to the world’s population, the responses to it

MABANK, Texas (BP) – Online giving presents challenges for Grace Community Church in the small town of Mabank, Texas, where many are accustomed to dropping

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear and the SBC Great Commission Council (GCC) are calling all Southern Baptists throughout more than

As COVID-19 continues to spread across our state, many churches have turned to alternative means for their gatherings. Churches should analyze their local congregation and

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, we are asking all Southern Baptists, and the 47,500-plus churches of the Southern Baptist Convention, to commit

LITTLE ROCK – In the event of widespread communicable disease, it is necessary for churches to be as proactive as possible in addressing the threat

LITTLE ROCK – As Arkansas Baptists are aware, the outbreak of the Coronavirus around the world and in numerous areas of the United States has

“This past week, I’ve received dozens of emails asking how our church will respond to concerns about the coronavirus,” said a pastor this past weekend

During the last week of February, U.S. equity markets experienced their biggest one-week decline since 2008, with the S&P 500® Index falling nearly 13%. The

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fulfilling a goal to produce an entire album of songs using verbatim Scripture, the Immanuel Nashville worship team recently released their second

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – At the time of this article, we really have no idea if coronavirus will become a pandemic or if we have it

BETHLEHEM, Israel – A Southern Baptist pastor on lockdown in a Bethlehem area hotel while awaiting results of testing for the coronavirus (COVID-19) said he

The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee staff continues to monitor news regarding the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and assess any potential impact on

South Asia. It’s the largest concentration of lostness on the planet. 1.7 billion people. The birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism and home to more

LITTLE ROCK – On February 29, more than 1,300 students and young adults gathered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock for the sixth annual

FRESNO — After more than 79 years the California Southern Baptist, the official paper of California Southern Baptist Convention, will discontinue its print and digital

Buenos Aires is considered the gateway city for Argentina. The port city is a hub for transportation, industry and tourism. The team of IMB workers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – So many social media platforms exist today. It can be hard to know what platforms are worth our time and what platforms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pastors shared hope and faith in the midst of death and destruction early Tuesday, March 3, just after a series of tornadoes

London is one of the world’s most multicultural cities and is home to people speaking more than 300 different languages. More than one-third of London’s

ARKANSAS Baptist women, do you want to be inspired to live with passion and purpose? Then, make plans to attend the upcoming Inspire Women’s Conference

ARKADELPHIA — Spring 2020 enrollment for Ouachita Baptist University’s residential campus reached an eight-year high of 1,440 this spring. It is a 4.3% increase from

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Baptist Global Response CEO Jeff Palmer announced Feb. 20 he will be retiring from his current position in the coming months, prospectively

Young adults of Latin America have grown up wired, as in many other cultures. They use smart phones to interact but not just when they

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s (ABSC) College and Young Leaders (CYL) team has announced that 1,190 people have pre-registered for the annual

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pastor Marshal Ausberry uses a basketball analogy to describe the late missionary George Liele, whom the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee recognized

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – David Book didn’t have a ticket to the hockey game on Feb. 22, 1980, that earned the description “Miracle on Ice.”

Ten years ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning near the shore of Lake Victoria, I was reminded again of the priority of prayer. I was

Most people have two main concerns when it comes to sharing the gospel: not knowing what to say and being rejected. IMB missionary Jay Shafto

In October of 2019, my husband, Jeff, and I set out on a remarkable journey. I cannot speak to leafy golden hues or trees of

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. – Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief workers are poised and prepared to begin working in flood-ravaged southeastern Kentucky. Following a week of rain, DR

BRIDGETON, Mo. – Religious liberty can seem an abstract concept, but consider Kevin. Kevin is one of more than 13,000 children in Missouri’s foster care

“I want to remind all of us what scripture says in Exodus 15:26,” said Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Executive Committee.

Long-time communicators Paul Wynn and Doug Keesey have partnered with churches and ministries to produce videos that tell what God is doing in a particular

After hearing the gospel from her boss in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a Muslim migrant worker was interested in knowing more about Jesus. For six months

Faith doesn’t always lead directly to changes in family life, missionaries notice. Sometimes it takes a new believer years to understand how Jesus should influence

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Pruet School of Christian Studies will host the 10th annual Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling on Friday, Feb. 28,

Camels loiter behind rough fences, watching children scamper between huts. Laughter mingles with goat bleats and camel murmurs, echoing through the arid desert dusk. Men

If you share the gospel with a Japanese person, there is a 99% chance this would be the first time they’ve ever heard the message.

FORTH WORTH, Texas – Malcolm B. Yarnell III, research professor of systematic theology, honored the legacy of theologian James Leo Garrett Jr. during his chapel

Before she met Jesus, Gryta* had a very low self-esteem. Her past holds experiences of abuse, neglect and health issues. A few years ago, she

NEW ORLEANS – Abiding in Christ, the source of godliness and effective ministry, was the focus of the Abide Women’s Conference at New Orleans Baptist

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On his rollerblades, Adam Covington, then 14, performed as requested by a two-man video crew from the International Mission Board (IMB). They

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It would be challenging to find a ministry couple in Pennsylvania more committed to the role of Woman’s Missionary Union than Kathy

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University recently signed an Affiliation Agreement with Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) in Fort Smith streamlining the admission process for

WALNUT RIDGE – The Williams Baptist University (WBU) softball program will begin year one under Head Coach Jessica Nutt on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Lady

Explore the Bible Revealed Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Moses would soon pass from the scene, but God would raise up prophets to reveal the future to Israel.

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s International Club and Daniel and Betty Jo Grant Center for International Education will host the 2020 International Food Festival (IFF)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Social media is not going away anytime soon. What many thought was a fad 10 years ago has only ingrained itself deeper

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LifeWay Christian Resources CEO Ben Mandrell unveiled to trustees a new organizational structure and mission statement to align the organization for future

PASSAIC, N.J. – Just over 70 percent of the 70,000 residents of Passaic, N.J., are Hispanic or Latino. That’s almost 50,000 people in this community

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Zoraida Godoy attended a Vacation Bible School (VBS) at a Southern Baptist church in her community of Sabana Basora, Aruba, in

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The international coronavirus outbreak should not spread panic in the U.S., but should encourage gospel love and understanding among the diverse body

Fort Worth, Texas – Southern Baptists remembering an historic revival that swept through Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, say remembering what God

View press release here.

Explore the Bible Loved Deuteronomy 6:1-13 Moses explains to the people they were to love God exclusively (Deut. 6:4-9). In traditional Judaism, this text is

MINERAL SPRINGS – In 2014, Jim Bebee had a brain bleed. He had three brain surgeries within one week and suffered a stroke that put

TERRYTOWN, La. – A sense of anxiety came over pastor Dennis Watson as he stepped into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on June 19, 2019,

MIAMI – Stefen Wisniewski of the Kansas City Chiefs thought he had everything figured out during his teenage years in Pennsylvania. Though he was raised

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Representing Southern Baptist churches throughout the United States, 21 International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries were publicly celebrated during a service at Magnolia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd will propose at the February EC meeting revisions to the EC mission and ministries

HENDERSON, Texas – When a woman comes to see Christie Gambrell at Christian Women’s Job Corps in Rusk County, Texas, she may be looking for

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As pro-life advocates marched on Washington Friday, Jan. 24, state legislatures had passed 58 abortion restrictions in 2019. But measures providing the

KRAKÓW, Poland – The twisting of my gut was expected, but it was much deeper than I had imagined. Standing in the place where Nazi

PELL CITY, Ala. – To help meet the needs of fellow classmates, 16-year-old junior Brianna Farris started a “prayer locker” ministry at her school –