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Keys to revitalization
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (283+ words) Editor’s note: Todd Gray is executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. During July, many of us have been praying for the revitalization of rural Kentucky Baptist churches. But what is church revitalization, and what are some keys to experiencing…...
‘Sharing Christ at the Cup’ sees 150 Texas churches share Christ, more than 500 decisions
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1027+ words) DALLAS – This summer, more than 6 million people visited Texas for the FIFA World Cup. The Texas Baptists Evangelism Team launched an initiative called “Sharing Christ at the Cup” that saw 150 churches engage in outreach opportunities and more than 500 salvations during…...
Cadwell named recipient of WMU’s top leadership award
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (439+ words) Odelle Cadwell shares ways to be involved in missions through WMU at a Sisters Who Care meeting at Temple of Faith Baptist Church. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Odelle Cadwell of Temple of Faith Baptist Church in Detroit, is the recipient of the…...
Physical therapy training opens doors to share the Gospel in Nigeria, Thailand
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (795+ words) In a village in Thailand, a pastor’s wife knows how to safely move a stroke survivor’s arm. Sue Papen, a physical therapist, taught her, as well as other church leaders and national partners, simple range of motion exercises. Amy Sanderson…...
Bible Study: Hearing from God
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (425+ words) NASHVILLE (BP) – This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Leadership and Adult Publishing team, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age…...
FIRST-PERSON: When a church goes through the unthinkable
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (357+ words) Editor’s note: Hans Wunch is association mission strategist for the Mallary Baptist Association in Albany, Ga.. No church expects this. It would be hard for me to believe that a church that truly seeks the Lord would even welcome this....
Mississippi’s ‘Pastor Training Schools’ equip local leaders for ministry
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (792+ words) JACKSON, Miss. — “Everybody knows the problem churches throughout our state and all over the Bible belt have,” said Jay Parks. “We don’t have pastors. We need pastors.” This cycle would repeat, causing discouragement among the congregation, which resulted in the…...
Georgia church’s World Cup watch party helps build bridges across cultures
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1151+ words) ATHENS, Ga. — A World Cup final watch party at Green Acres Baptist Church became a picture of the nations gathered around one table. More than 60 people came to the Athens church for food, fellowship and soccer, representing connections to Brazil,…...
Florida churches see renewed commitment, growth following Crossover 2026
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (914+ words) ORLANDO – What began as a week of evangelistic outreach has become an ongoing season of ministry for Hispanic Florida Baptist churches across Central Florida. Follow-up reports from 14 Hispanic churches involved in Crossover Orlando show 2,237 people attended outreach events, 375 volunteers served…...
Americans less likely to see religion as positive influence
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (652+ words) Most U.S. adults believe the country would benefit from having a little more religion, but their number is falling. In a 2026 Gallup study, 65 percent of Americans say it would be positive for society if more of their fellow citizens were religious,…...