CROFTON, Ky. (KT) – Crofton Baptist Church has made it a mission to ensure that the community it serves knows Jesus. Pastor Jim Gifford has marveled at how the church has embraced reaching its Jerusalem, including the Amish community, which has been part of the area for more than 50 years.

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 that the church shifted its focus to young families, and the church’s senior adults have supported that change.

LITHONIA, Ga. — Luther Rice College and Seminary is pleased to announce the Bachelor of Arts in Religion to Master of Divinity Advanced Track, an accelerated degree pathway designed to prepare students for ministry more efficiently and affordably.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Figures on and feedback from messengers at the recent Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando are now available through two online tools.

NEW ORLEANS — Austin and Megan Holcomb have been serving an IMB missionary term at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for the last three years.  The couple has served at NOBTS as seminary and pipeline liaisons for the International Mission Board, representing a unique and strategic partnership between the entities.  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has named Trevor Coleman as Assistant Professor of Church Music and Worship. Coleman brings over a decade of pastoral ministry and a robust background in vocal performance and music education to Southern’s Department of Biblical Worship.

Several years ago, a city near me decided to install traffic cameras to deter speeding and other violations. The result was something the city did not expect. Citizens were outraged when they began to receive citations in the mail with hefty fees.

In chapter 5, at God’s direction and under Joshua’s leadership, the children of Israel crossed the swollen Jordan River on dry ground. When news of the miraculous crossing reached the kings in Canaan, their hearts melted. Joshua used this as an opportunity to recommit the people to God by the act of circumcision. He did this because all the circumcised men had died in the wilderness.

The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults, and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Next summer, kids at VBS will embark on an unforgettable adventure as they “Take Flight” and soar above the clouds to gain a new perspective on the vastness of God and His faithfulness.

CUMMING, Ga. — Four educators from Horizon Christian Academy recently completed an intensive week-long Literacy Professional Development course as part of their journey toward earning Association of Christian Schools International Teacher Certification.

ORLANDO, Fla. — “This is a very powerful tool,” Victor Chayasirisobhon gushed Wednesday morning, June 10, at an hour-long meeting of the Ethnic Research Network. “This is going to save me hours and hours – if not days! – of work.”

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

DALLAS — On June 28, Southern Baptists will have a unique opportunity to support retired pastors, church workers and their widows on a special day of giving known as Mission:Dignity Sunday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A group of Georgia Baptist college students helped set registration records at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting last week while getting a firsthand look at the scope and diversity of Southern Baptist mission work.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention was held last week in Orlando. Messengers and guests enjoyed fellowship, worship, and biblical teaching, as they carried out the business of the convention.

GRAY, Ga. — For the past three years, Elam Baptist Church in Gray has been showing its community the love of Christ in a hands-on way, helping second-grade students at Gray Elementary School become better readers.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Newly elected Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice said Wednesday that messengers leave Orlando having reaffirmed the Convention’s doctrinal convictions, but he urged Southern Baptists to keep the Great Commission central while continuing to address institutional, legal, and transparency concerns.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Comprising members from nine different countries, the 11-member board of directors, which sets the strategic vision and governance for the Hispanic Baptist Network, held its first retreat June 5-6 in Orlando, in anticipation of the network’s major Hispanic celebration and the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Janet Thompson Hoffman, who served as president of WMU, SBC, from 2000 until 2005, passed away June 15, 2026, at the age of 90.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Georgia Baptists were among 63 new International Mission Board missionaries celebrated Tuesday, June 9, at the SBC annual meeting. The Sending Celebration, held during the opening session of the annual meeting in Orlando, highlighted the work of Southern Baptist churches in sending and sustaining missionaries through the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

ORLANDO, Fla. — God sees the faithfulness of small church pastors and uses their ministry for His kingdom purposes, and during the SBC Annual Meeting, Tuesday, June 9, Southern Baptists sought to recognize their value as well.

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. — Brewton-Parker Christian University will expand its graduate offerings with the launch of a Master of Science in Kinesiology program, set to begin in Fall 2026. This program aims to meet the increasing demands of the region and support opportunities for career progression, offering students advanced study for careers in exercise science, sports medicine, human performance, and rehabilitation.

Some stories and teachings from the Scriptures find their way into the fabric of our society and daily conversations. Even if someone is not a believer in Christ or does not hold the Bible in high regard, they will reference the ministry of Jesus or quote His words. The story of the good Samaritan is a great example.