By Marshal Ausberry Southern Baptist African American leaders offered diverse perspectives to help churches thrive during current challenges in a virtual town hall  Aug. 25, hosted by the National …

By Zach Walker I had a great first year at Truett McConnell University, and I also learned a lot. There are several lessons that I would like to share with students entering college this fall. My …

“I repeat, be strong and courageous!  Don’t be afraid and don’t panic, for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do.” Joshua 1:9 Grandbaby number four was on her …

OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) — A writer spent time with a shepherd on the Texas plains. One night, the shepherd built a fire, and the sheep gathered close. Around midnight, a coyote howled in the distance, …

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our churches. With many churches moving worship online, and planning to continue to do so, how will your church empower volunteers to help you address this new …

I appreciated the thorough, well-researched comparison between SBC resolutions and the Democratic platform , which was obviously extremely well-researched. I would love to see a little additional …

Index editor Scott Barkley holds his just-bought "KSU Dad" coffee tumbler beside his daughter, Rylee, at Kennesaw State University. A couple of weekends ago, I …

(Regarding the  July 21 editorial ) I spend a lot of time "in the past"; 75 years of it. I guess it sometimes is like a dream state. I have been in two wars, 27 years in Army, every state and …

By Curtis Woods LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — I will be honest — sometimes I am hesitant to share my faith in areas where I cannot pin-point Gospel-centered churches that exemplify a love for God and …

Like many, I’ve been trying to bake more while spending more around the house. More than once, I’ve shouted out to “Alexa” to help me convert cups to tablespoons. While convenient, it also …

Early one morning I had to go to Atlanta. As I was headed south on I-85, I was surprised by the sight of Stone Mountain. Why was I surprised? Because I had traveled this road many times but had never …

“I just can’t do it anymore. The kids are out of control. I can’t get them to listen. I don’t think I’m the best one to be serving in this spot.” Chances are high that you …

It is one of the most common questions we get from church leaders: When will all the church members return to in-persons services? Leaders do not like my response: Never. …

NASHVILLE (BP) — When asked their most significant struggle in this moment, pastors pointed to the  disunity in their congregation . Think about that for a moment. …

Editor's note: David Chancey will undergo the first of six cancer treatments today, Aug. 17, after learning his cancer has returned. Georgia lost an historic figure with the passing of …

God did not take away Job’s wealth and position, or his loved ones, health, and wellbeing. That was not God. That was Satan. We must avoid jumping to false assumptions about what God does. …

This post is the first in a series of posts called, “A Six Point Battle Plan Against Fear.” “For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 …

For many Christians, hospitality is seen as a nice gesture to offer, but only if you have the ability, time, space, or finances to host. I think this is because our culture often confuses hospitality …

It’s amazing how much debris can accumulate in a gutter over fifteen years. Until the first Saturday in April, I don’t think we had cleaned out our gutters since they were …

By Joshua Gilmore I recently learned that over 30 percent of students at our local elementary school will not be returning this fall for in-person instruction. While many of these students will be …

Pastor's gathering. SCOTT BARKLEY/Index When I think about pastoring a church the question the Apostle Paul asked comes to mind, “Who is sufficient for these …

This photo shared on social media of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School generated discussion over schools' starting back. Churches regathering in person …

(RNS) — "Follower of Jesus." A follower of Jesus myself, I normally like to see those words on someone's Twitter profile. Lately, however, I'm reluctant to scroll down for fear that …

Most of us change places of ministry during our career. I realize, of course, that making changes now during COVID may seem unwise, but below are 13 mistakes I’ve seen leaders make in this process …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE — The American Church has a discipleship problem. The issue is not a lack of discipleship, however, but rather a glut of discipleship coming from the wrong …