KERRVILLE, Texas —Southern Baptists of Texas Disaster Relief teams are on the scene ministering in the Texas Hill Country, where catastrophic flooding over the past few days has claimed the lives of more than 80 people—including dozens of children attending a Christian camp. An unknown number of people are still missing.

FORST WORTH, Texas — The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus welcomed 80 high school students in early June for the Texas Baptist College Student Worship Camp, where faculty and students helped attendees fine-tune their musical skills and study the theology of worship and how to serve their church in that area.

For the small number of believers at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, the transition from one military chaplain to another can bring with it a degree of trepidation and uncertainty. However, in January 2024 things looked different.

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart but it doesn’t always show on my face these days. Gravity and age tug at the sides of my mouth lately causing a frown/scowl. (Try not to picture Cinderella’s stepmother.)

ROME, Ga. — Each summer, students and leaders gather at Shorter University in Rome to make a joyful noise at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s SURGE music camp. For some leaders, their involvement has come full circle. Once students themselves, they now strive to impact the next generation of musicians.

Are there things Christians can learn in a small-group Bible study from a decades-old murder? Former Los Angeles cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace — now an author, speaker, and apologetics expert — believes so.

“Life doesn’t end because of sorrow or because of tragedy or because of loss,” said International Mission Board missionary Sue Foster, reflecting on her call to international missions after becoming a widow. “It doesn’t end because of age.” 

John Bartholemew never wanted to spend the night in the room where his brother died from withdrawals. “They promised me that I wouldn’t have to go to the section of the rehab that he died in,” John recounts. “But my fifth or sixth night in rehab, they put me in the room where he died, and it was overwhelming.”

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently.

“Every day is a little bit different.” That’s how Jim Vale explained what life is like for him and his wife, Ashley. Both are family medicine physicians who serve with the International Mission Board in Southeast Asia.

BLANCHESTER, Ohio (BP) – Tom Leach has a shirt that says, “I never met my hero, but they live inside me.”  It testifies to his calling to preach the gospel, but also to the donation from a stranger that allows him to proclaim that message.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Four new Bible studies from Lifeway Women aim to aid churches and individuals in discipleship this fall. Participants will learn biblical truth, as well as how to navigate the challenges of modern culture with God’s Word.

Peace and happiness have many variables. We aren’t happy when we feel we do not have enough and then burdened if we have too much. We fret over not enough money or worry about what we will do if we have too much money. Most of us don’t have the latter problem.

This is our family beach week. We have five adults and seven grandchildren, six of whom are girls, and four of those girls are teenagers. Let that sink in for a minute!

PALMETTO, Ga. — Over the past five years, a dramatic change in spirit has taken place at Palmetto Baptist Church, and it has resulted in historic growth. “It’s a beautiful place to be,” said senior pastor Lee Brewer.

The full-scale war has become a challenge not only on the battlefield, but also in the hearts of those seeking to live with faith amid the reality of war. Ukrainian Christians are reconsidering how to be present where blood is being shed—and how to witness to Christ in the harsh and brutal struggle. One of those who chose the path of military chaplaincy is Ivan Horbyk, a pastor from the Baptist community.

YANKTON, S.D. (BP) – Jeff Mueller never intended to plant a church. In fact, he was pretty loud in his opposition to its widespread practice while training to be a minister.

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A new research study conducted by faculty and students at Truett McConnell University sheds light on how faith and entrepreneurship are transforming lives and communities in the barrios of Nicaragua. The study, led by Dr. Kimberly Maiocco, Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Chair of the Hans Hut School of Business, reveals the resilience of microbusiness owners, many of whom are women and heads of households, and how their faith in God shapes their business practices, fuels community development, and fosters hope in challenging environments.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As the 2025 hurricane season begins, Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief (GBDR) is preparing to respond, not only with chainsaws and cleanup crews but with the gospel. So far this year, GBDR volunteers have performed 1,842 days of work and shared the gospel 201 times, resulting in 13 professions of faith.

When Caylen Wood moved to Asia to serve as a Journeyman, she knew a big part of her job would be helping her team connect with NextGen students. In the country where Wood serves, the majority of the population is under 30 years old.

ORLANDO, Fla. — “I would say for him, we have nothing but forgiveness … love … a hope that his life has a better quality and one day he’ll come to know Jesus.” In a courtroom on April 22, speaking to Judge Leticia Marques about the man who murdered his wife, Bill Curl, pastoral care minister at First Orlando, was resolute in his message.

CAMAK, Ga. — Nine months after fierce winds from Hurricane Helene toppled a massive 100-year-old pine tree onto the 1930s-style sanctuary of Camak Baptist Church, the congregation has returned to worship in its restored building.

DALLAS (BP) — People wanted to see it, hold it, smile for the camera alongside its famous namesake. Not many people have their own, especially Southern Baptist Convention officers.

Sean Erik Maxwell, dearly loved son of Ellen & Bill, brother of Jami & Cody, husband of Tara, father of Aiden & Piper, and friend to all who knew him, died on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Wynez Elizabeth Roe, 79, of Windsor, SC passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.