Baptist Life

The investigation continues into the fatal terror attack reported early Jan. 1 in New Orleans where at least 15 people have died and another at least 25 sustained injuries.

ATLANTA, Ga. — Crises abound in our world today. However, few seem to be more troubling and heart-rending than the conflict between Israel and Hamas, especially regarding the hostages that have been killed and those who are still held captive somewhere in the Gaza Strip.

January 1st is one of my favorite days of the year. Like a kid on Christmas Eve, I am giddy with expectation: a new year, a clean slate. New adventures and experiences lie in wait as we step into 2025!

Thursday thoughts: Hold on to God

Why is it that I always end up experiencing the “After Christmas Blues” every year? It just seems as though it is hard to motivate myself, get in a routine, and just generally want to get back into my life again.

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — “Loving God! Loving People!”  Those words can be found on the worn, wooden hanging sign of the Old Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. And they are words that well describe Catherine Ponder, 103, a longtime member and piano player of the church.   

Robert Edward (Eddie) Gilstrap, Sr., (92), passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a brief illness.

DECATUR, Ga. — When Jim Haskell, a student majoring in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech, agreed to assist the student minister at Atlanta’s Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in 1973, it was not likely that he knew the amazing path that God would fashion for him in the decades to come.

LINCOLN, Neb. (BP) — It happens every weekend. On Saturday the men have breakfast and join for a Bible study at Bethel Baptist Church, then do some work on the grounds. The next day they return for Sunday School and worship. Lunch follows in the fellowship hall.

Bible study: God provides for His people

Our focal passage blends the people’s complaints and God’s provision and action. The Israelites’ complaints highlight God’s response to His people’s needs and their crying out for help. God led the Hebrews out of Egypt, yet they were experiencing doubt about God bringing them into the land of promise.

Few things are as exciting for a young couple as the news of a baby on the way. Once the pregnancy is confirmed, a new set of plans and arrangements will follow. Along with doctor visits and the usual bouts of morning sickness, there may be a need for home improvements for a nursery, the purchase of clothes and furniture, and rearranging work schedules.

2024 in Review: GuideStone gives thanks

DALLAS — Helping ministers achieve financial security and resilience so they can focus on their ministry calling remained the focus of GuideStone’s ministry activities in 2024 and will remain the focus in the months and years to come, noted President Hance Dilbeck.

ROCK SPRING, Ga. — In a heartwarming act of generosity and compassion, Peavine Baptist Church has announced that it has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to erase more than $5.7 million in medical debt for over 4,200 individuals in the Georgia counties of Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield.

CORRYTON, Tenn. (BP) – See the need. Meet the need. During the 40 years Rockey Ramsey has served as pastor of Corryton Church, it has become part of the congregation’s fabric to respond. It’s not a surprise that the church has a staff position for Pastor of Etc.

When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in the fall of 2024, it left a path of destruction throughout the state, damaging or destroying over 125,000 homes. People were left with no shelter, no power, no food, and what could have easily seemed like no hope.

WAKE FOREST, N.C. — For Southeastern Seminary and Judson College, 2024 brought significant milestones and celebrations in the institution’s history, increased partnerships with local churches, and a continued emphasis on the Great Commission of King Jesus.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As 2024 draws to a close, the Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College community celebrate God’s kind providence to the institution over the past year. Through various initiatives, faculty achievements, and enrollment growth, 2024 has been marked by God’s blessings on the institution’s mission for the Church.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Southern Seminary and Boyce College have marked 2024 as a year of profound impact, innovation, and celebration. From honoring the legacy of the Billy Graham School to advancing accessibility in theological education, these institutions continue to equip gospel ministers for a rapidly changing world.

FORT WORTH, Texas — As the end of the 2024 calendar year approaches, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community reflects with gratitude on the past 12 months, looks ahead with hope as the state of the institution continues to see improvements, and commits to stay true to its six core values, said President David S. Dockery.

NEW ORLEANS — Growing enrollment numbers, academic milestones and a thriving spiritual community highlighted 2024 for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College. “This has been the best year of my time at New Orleans so far,” said Jamie Dew, president of NOBTS and Leavell College.

MEADVILLE, Miss. — A tornado destroyed the building of O’Zion Baptist Church near Meadville, Mississippi, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 90 years after another tornado flattened the church’s facilities.

NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams spent time Sunday assessing and preparing to mobilize following storms that left at least three dead and six injured from Texas and across the Southeast Saturday night.

ALPHARETTA, Ga.  — Send Network’s efforts in 2024 underscored the important role new, gospel-focused churches play in reaching North America and the world. “The early Church understood when God births a church, he has the nations on his heart,” Send Network President Vance Pitman said at the Send Network Gathering in Boston.

Many Bible app users looked up Philippians 4:6 and made this passage the most engaged verse of 2024, according to YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald. The passage reads, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (NIV).

Pastor's wife: Mary's choice

My Bible person obsession changes every December. Sometimes it has been Zechariah and/or Elizabeth, sometimes Joseph, or the shepherds. This season it has been Mary. Pardon me while I squeeze in one more story before I close this chapter. 

Intercessory prayer is an essential part of completing the Great Commission. God works through your prayers to impact lostness. We’ve seen it!  This year, we asked you to pray for some fun and sometimes difficult things happening around the world. Join us as we celebrate the goodness and greatness of God.

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