If you missed last weekend at Concord, you missed a challenge for all of us to build some intentional encouragement into our lives. What is that? Intentional encouragement is spiritual …

By Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, KS (BP) -- The faith-based drama The Case for Christ is the true story of Lee Strobel, a Chicago Tribune investigative journalist who determined to disprove his …

Last Sunday I preached for the 210th homecoming at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church near Dublin, where Cecil Clegg is the transitional pastor. There was a great spirit in the church. They …

Are you working in a tough place? Are you in an environment that you really don’t like and you are looking for a new job? That’s certainly your prerogative but, you may be right where God wants …

Last year the Chicago Cubs won the Major League Baseball World Series, but it was 108 years in coming. They had not won a World Series since 1908, the same year Henry Ford introduced the Model T and …

Scott Barkley’s story about Jerry Vines’ enrolling in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Ph. D program has inspired and motivated me – not to enroll in a Ph.D. program (it is …

I know that the church is made up of redeemed sinners who are hardly perfect. All of us have room for improvement, and none of us always gets everything right. Nevertheless, our churches must set …

Our granddaughter, Hayley Echols, and her husband, Taylor, have just celebrated their first wedding anniversary. On the day of the anniversary Hayley wrote on Instagram, “Contrary to popular …

By Paige Patterson Never is it wrong to state a firm case for racial justice in America. If racism continues to be problematic the world over; at least not in America, and certainly not in the SBC, …

On June 30, 2016 Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that transgendered individuals were granted the opportunity to serve openly in the military. He stated, “They can no longer be …

The following was originally posted at jimduggan.org on July 23. Today, we celebrate the life of my mom, Ann Duggan, who passed into the presence of the Lord Thursday evening. I want to share …

East Mississippi Community College sits in tiny Scooba, MS. Screen grab/NETFLIX I don't believe it's unfair to say football's become our national pastime. In my household it is, anyway. At the …

I would like to learn how to become a better writer, but I am resistant, maybe even vehemently opposed, to the latest guidelines provided by the 2017 Associated Press Stylebook. Typically, a …

I want you to know you have hit a home run with your collegiate ministry around the state!  Known as Baptist Campus Ministry, your campus ministers serve on the college campus helping to …

Few people in history have had a more enigmatic, paradoxical life than Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson. In terms of success, he has climbed to the highest mountain. In terms of failure, he has sunk …

Almost 25 years ago the Lord brought a man into my life and ministry who became not only a very dear friend, but a mentor and team member. When we had our first meal together he ordered a cup of …

When Stephanie and I got married, we spent our first night as newlyweds at the Telfair Inn in Augusta. The next morning, we got up and went to the nearest church we could find. I know that not …

Before becoming editor of The Christian Index, I was a pastor for 41 years and had deacons in every church I served. For the most part, they were great, wonderful, godly men. I learned early on that …

Two Fayetteville churches are on the front lines of seeing God do amazing things in Santa Catarina, Brazil. First Baptist Church , under Pastor Jim Thomas’ leadership, took a team of 19 in April …

Recently, the hashtag #90swerethebestbecause has run rampant on social media. Yes, nostalgia for anything has become a big deal, and I’m pretty sure there can be plenty of debate for the decade …

By Milton Wood My father, W. Lynn Wood, served as pastor and associational missionary in Georgia Baptist churches for more than 50 years. This September I will have served as pastor and interim …

I was reading an article entitled “Are American Friendships Superficial” recently. The article was about a woman from Germany who came to the United States. It described her likes and dislikes …

Examining the Gospels, I never cease to be amazed at the way Jesus ministered among the people. Whether it was one on one, in small groups, or before masses, Jesus tirelessly made Himself …

Bivocational ministers frequently burn the candle at both ends and need a break from the stress of two jobs. Sensitive church members can give them a hand to prevent burn out and depression. …

Amidst America’s celebration of 241 years of freedom and independence on July 4, there was also much talk of North Korea launching another ballistic missile toward Japan. The most recent launch was …