JACKSON — Kevin Ward, director of missions for the Madison-Chester Crockett Association of Baptists, issued a call to Baptist churches to work together with the City of Jackson to provide warming shelters for our homeless population in response to Winter Storm Fern and other severe weather conditions. Between 300 and 1,000 people are homeless each night in this area. Warming … [Read More...]
Tennessee
PROVIDING A WARM WELCOME
Church opens shelter during dangerous temps SHELBYVILLE — When temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, exposure becomes life-threatening. Without proper … [Read More...]
Columnists
GROWING UP WITH NOSY ADULTS
Brother Ray was always sticking his nose into my business. He stuck his nose into the business of all my friends, too. Ray Newcomb was the longtime pastor of … [Read More...]
SBC
RICK LANCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT PLANS FROM ALABAMA BAPTIST STATE BOARD OF MISSIONS
PRATTVILLE, Ala. – After nearly three decades, Rick Lance has announced he will retire as executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
FEB. 8: CONFRONTING DOUBTS
Focal Passage: Matthew 11:1-6, 16-24 In this passage we encounter three kinds of people. All of them are close to Jesus and exposed to truth, but each … [Read More...]
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HARDWICK TO NOMINATE S.C. PASTOR FOR SBC PRESIDENT IN ORLANDO
NASHVILLE (BP) – South Carolina pastor Josh Powell will be nominated for SBC president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. Tennessee pastor Jay Hardwick told Baptist Press that he intends to nominate Powell this summer. “I’ve known Josh as a close … [Read More...]
LIFEWAY: WHAT CAN WOMEN’S MINISTRY DO TO ADDRESS YOUNG ADULTS LEAVING THE CHURCH?
We’ve seen a steady decline in both Christian identity and church attendance with each passing generation in the U.S. A stat that should concern all church leaders is that among teenagers who were active in church for at least a year during high school, 2 out … [Read More...]
FEB. 8: JESUS SAVES
Focal Passage: Acts 2:22-24, 32-41 “Why?” is a question many of us as parents grow tired of hearing. Once you step onto that never-ending rollercoaster, it can be difficult to get off. In contrast, asking why isn’t always enjoyable, but knowing why is … [Read More...]