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Tennessee mother grows her faith after her son’s murder | Baptist Press
SMYRNA, Tenn. – The morning after her son was killed, Katrina Leonard knew only one thing: She had to go to church.
Incoming ERLC president commends bills protecting the right to worship | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – States that have approved or are pursuing legislation protecting houses of worship from would-be protestors deserve accolades for protecting a foundational right, said incoming Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president.
NorthWoods Deaf Church launches with baptisms, fellowship, music loud enough to feel | Baptist Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (BP) – When Corey Harrison struggled with deep anger in college, wondering why God created him Deaf, a friend invited him to a men’s retreat.
FIRST-PERSON: How should Christians think about conflict, the use of force, and war? | Baptist Press
How should Christians think about war?
Free devotional resource urges unity at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Messengers to the SBC Annual Meeting will be faced with dozens of decisions and much discussion.
Former Gaza pastor proclaims God’s remnant as Baptists’ return to strip uncertain | Baptist Press
GAZA STRIP (BP) -- It is uncertain whether the lone Baptist Church in the Gaza Strip will rebuild as the area recovers, Christian Mission to Gaza founder Hannah Massad told Baptist Press more than six months into the October 2025 ceasefire.
FIRST-PERSON: Considerations before the SBC Annual Meeting in 2026 | Baptist Press
In the past decade, there have been debates over what it means to be a church “in friendly cooperation,” and what “dealbreakers” would sever that relationship.
SBC Executive Committee, One More Child to present anti-abuse panel at SBC 2026 | Baptist Press
The event will address online exploitation, sexual abuse prevention, survivor care, human trafficking and ministry safeguarding, organizers said, and also show churches how to compassionately and ethically protect the vulnerable.
SBC DIGEST: Betty Drummond dies; SBTS confers posthumous certificate | Baptist Press
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96; SBTS Seminary Wives Institute confers posthumous certificate.
FIRST-PERSON: Count your blessings | Baptist Press
I do not mean to say that God cannot or does not heal at times. However, the notion that all sickness can be removed by faith is patently false.
Prayer partnerships join service opportunities for Crossover | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Crossover leaders are calling on others to begin the work of Southern Baptists’ pre-Annual Meeting evangelistic outreach 10 days before volunteers descend on the greater Orlando area.
Holy Spirit reemphasis could change churches, rejuvenate evangelism, theologians say | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – After theology professor Gregg Allison taught about the Holy Spirit to a group of Southern Baptists, an older man approached him.
Texas church goes through digital declutter | Baptist Press
GRAPEVINE, Texas – Church at the Cross has been going through a digital declutter this spring, identifying unhealthy connections to technology and intentionally making space for God to form their spiritual character.
New Mexico Children’s Home offering seminary for houseparents | Baptist Press
PORTALES, N.M. (BP) – Some ideas are so simple, so needed and so good, it’s hard to figure out why it took so long to think of them.
Montana’s new exec gets to work | Baptist Press
BILLINGS, Mont. – Mikey Mewborn, vice president of student life at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, recently accepted a call as executive director/treasurer of the Montana Southern Baptist Convention.
Japanese church plant a first in Kentucky | Baptist Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. – When John Livingston went to Japan in 1987 to be an English teacher, serving the Lord and ministering to people was not on his agenda.
SBC DIGEST: Carlisle Driggers dies; Max Barnett dies | Baptist Press
Carlisle Driggers, former SC state exec, dies at 88; Max Barnett, longtime Baptist Okla.
FIRST-PERSON: The key to strong relationships | Baptist Press
True eternal life, the abundant life we were made for, is to know God, not in the sense of merely knowing things about Him, but in the sense of being close to Him, understanding Him, and trusting Him.
SBC DIGEST: WMU acquires Royal Racers; AL, MO give toward missionary housing | Baptist Press
National WMU acquires Royal Racers; Alabama, Missouri Baptists donate toward missionary housing renovation.
SBC DIGEST: New editor in Arizona; MBTS dean releases book | Baptist Press
Johanna Moore to become editor for Arizona Baptists; Todd Chipman releases ‘10 Questions About the Bible.’