A few weekends ago, on a Sunday morning, as we arrived at church, we were directed to park in the very back parking lot. The church has golf cart shuttles to take you to the front door. We had our two youngest granddaughters with us. Liza and Lottie sat in the very back seat of the golf cart, Wayne and I sat in the middle, and it was just our driver in the front seat.

GRAYSON, Ga. — In 1850, nine men gathered beneath a brush arbor in what is now Grayson with a shared calling — to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Led by Rev. William Seamon Moore, these founders and their families formed a congregation of nearly 50.

When Roy Vargas, originally from Costa Rica, and his wife, Marie, moved to Idaho with their three children, they carried a clear burden on their hearts: to reach Hispanics with the gospel in a place where churches were few, but opportunities were great.

ROME, Ga. — Shorter University is celebrating the continued success of alumnus Matthew Ackley as he brings his entrepreneurial vision to new places in the community. On Friday, Aug. 8, the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the mobile unit of a locally owned ice cream business led by Ackley.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision.

For the last year and a half, churches of the Rowan Southern Baptist Association have prayed about doing more together to reach their community. “We’re trying to build up His church, trying to reach people for His kingdom,” said Dale Kinley, a Rowan Association board member. “It’s not about this church or that church.”

ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders from across the country joined with Florida Baptists Aug. 12 to hear how they can be a part of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. SBC President Clint Pressley said the theme would be “Walking Worthy.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Pastors, associational missionaries, and city officials gathered Tuesday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the official opening of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s new ministry center and administrative offices in Alpharetta.

Since civil war erupted in Sudan on April 15, 2023, more than one million people have sought refuge in a nearby country. Even now, thousands of refugees are arriving daily, leaving behind their homes, belongings, jobs, and loved ones to provide safety for their families.

Ross and Dianna Evans have spent more than three years in Central Asia trying to establish connections with an unreached people group. The International Mission Board missionaries’ journey has been marked by challenges and connections of hope. 

We are surrounded by an environment of “more” in our culture. “More” drives many people to the brink of insanity and unhappiness. More money, more stuff, more vehicles, more expensive means of recreation, more food, more travel, more clothes.

Psalm 139 is a masterpiece of David. This psalm reminds us of how special we are to God. In contemporary language, “God gets us.” God knows us better than we know ourselves.

Sunday is coming. When you are a pastor or ministry leader in a local church, the next Sunday is always fast approaching. All week long, you spend time praying, studying, and preparing so that when Sunday comes, you can bring something meaningful to your church family. It’s a sacred task to pour into the lives of others every weekend…

FORT WORTH, Texas — The faculty and staff of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary launched the new academic year with a report from President David S. Dockery, reflecting with gratitude on God’s faithfulness over recent years and expressing reliance on His blessings in the future.

ONTARIO, Calif. — Gateway Seminary has hired Pamela Goytia as vice president of business services, effective Aug. 4, 2025.

Children aren’t the church of tomorrow, International Mission Board missionary Kathy Shafto contends. They are the church of today! 

CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Sunday, Aug. 3, Cleveland First Baptist Church held its Homecoming and celebrated 185 years of ministry in the community.

Andrea Johnson, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. Born on September 14, 1980, to Reverend Philip Warner West and Cheryl Lunsford West, Andrea lived a life marked by deep devotion to her Savior, her family, and her community.

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — What began as a casual conversation between Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, and Dan Moran, a member of Morton’s church who was serving as the transitional pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta,  culminated with the union of the two churches.

PERRY, Fla. – First Baptist Church of Perry hosted a back-to-school bash on its campus, Wednesday, July 30, to serve its community, with Send Relief providing some of the backpacks church members filled with supplies and gave away to their neighbors.

DALLAS, Texas — Jack Tai was supposed to grow up, leave his homeland of China, and get wealthy working for an American company – at least, that was the plan. He was expected to be successful and make his parents proud.

After 17 years serving in Birmingham, England, International Mission Board missionaries Kenny and Kristy Dubnick felt God moving them to something new. They looked at their network of churches that had grown from 12 members to over 200 and knew they could confidently leave the work in the hands of local British partners.

SALISBURY, Md. – Sometimes, revival means listening for the cries of those in need and reminding them of their value, even if it means making some uncomfortable adjustments.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University proudly announces the launch of a special fundraising campaign to honor one of the most accomplished coaches in TMU history, Coach Colby Tilley.

Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.