Above, Christine Mauldin, former IMB missionary and Georgia Baptist pastor's widow, died on Aug. 26.  ELLAVILLE – Christine Mauldin, widow of former Georgia Baptist pastor Kenneth Mauldin …

By Aaron Earls For most pastors, the so-called “worship wars” over the style of the music used in their church have subsided, if they ever even felt that pressure. A new study from …

Above: Marc Ira Hooks stops to talk with one of thousands of kids in Vacation Bible School – this one holding a popsicle – while shooting the CBA Church Network’s series "The VBS Road Trip" on …

If you belong to organizations that require you to be away from your spouse and family during the week, resign most of them. I know husbands and wives who are at church three nights a week plus …

Your best friend should be your spouse. Best friends spend time together. And if you spend time together you must be able to communicate. Since communication is mostly the tone of …

The three most powerful words in any language are "I love you." What the individual implies who is speaking these words is the key to understanding the words of love. One person may say, “I love …

Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part commentary from Shorter University professor Randy Douglas on the biblical knowledge of students entering their first year of college . Read Part 1 …

How do you explain the mystery of the Trinity? Not only are Jews and Muslims confused by the idea of the Trinity, God in three persons, but many Christians scratch their heads, …

By Michael Foust NASHVILLE (BP) — The faith-based film "Overcomer" earned an A+ CinemaScore grade from moviegoers and opened in the Top 5 over the weekend, marking the fourth straight time a movie …

Healthful humor stimulates wit and stirs up laughter. It creates closeness and intimacy between people. Hurtful humor creates pain and distance. Healthful humor and laughter are never used to cause …

Stubbornness is only a sign of strength when it comes to standing firm for that which is right and good. The smallest amount of common sense is needed to makes that choice. Otherwise, obstinacy …

By Barbara Denman ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) — More than 220 Florida Baptist pastors and leaders were challenged by Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd to mobilize …

DULUTH — The watershed moment in Scott Sullivan’s ministry came in a meeting that went completely different than he’d envisioned. It shook him on the significance of church culture and the …

From "Explore the Bible" curriculum, LifeWay Eph. 1:3-14 Stephen V. Allen, senior pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Carrollton “This is the song that never ends, it just goes on and …

ROME — The test consists of only 30 questions, and it waits on every student walking into Randy Douglass' survey class for the first time. Before Douglass joined Shorter …

We have become a nation where many a husband and wife stay married to their work while divorcing their spouse. The lie that it may be necessary to sacrifice your marriage and family to be successful …

COLUMBUS — Former Georgia Baptist state missionary Ricky Smith accepted the lead pastor role at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus after a church-wide vote and officially began in the new position …

Government and Send Relief leaders prepare to break ground on the new ministry center. From left to right: Carlos Ferrer, North American Mission Board executive vice president; Hector Albertorio, …

I have a friend who is in charge of the vault in a very large bank. Every day he watches people either deposit valuables in their lockboxes or withdraw them for various reasons. He said some …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — One of Planned Parenthood's government revenue streams has officially dried up for now. The Planned Parenthood Federation of America …

Husbands are visual. Wives are emotive. Husbands are instantaneous. Wives are reflective. Husbands gulp. Wives sip. Husbands are Stone Age. Wives are Renaissance. Any way you cut it, there …

Cheryl and I had the privilege the other night of attending the Red Carpet premier of the Kendrick Brothers’ newest film, "Overcomer." I am not exactly sure how we ended up on this list of …

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — A Southern Baptist entity head and lawmaker have applauded a newly proposed rule to protect the rights of faith-based organizations that contract with …

“If Christianity is true why are not Christians obviously nicer than all non-Christians?” Several weeks ago I received an email from halfway around the world, a young scientist …

CLARKSTON  — As back-to-school season began, Clarkston International Bible Church (CIBC) was yet again meeting their community’s needs, one backpack at a time.   During the …