NASHVILLE (BP) – Friends, family, and numerous others impacted by the ministry of Steve Gaines poured out their thoughts and remembrances after learning of his death. Gaines, 68, died on March 20 after a battle with cancer. Bellevue Baptist Church, where Gaines served as senior pastor from 2005-24, announced his death on social media at 3:57 p.m. EDT. “After a two-year … [Read More...]
Tennessee
CHURCH PLANT BRANCHES OUT
Salem Baptist, Hope Church celebrate ‘capstone moment’ KNOXVILLE — It can be said that Hope Church is a plant that no longer needs to be watered. After … [Read More...]
Columnists
KEYS TO LIVING THE ‘PRESSING’ LIFE
The Apostle Paul was not casual or sentimental in writing to the Philippians regarding the Christian life. He was intentional, directional, and disciplined. It … [Read More...]
SBC
2026 SBC ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE RELEASED
ORLANDO (BP) – A preliminary schedule for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting June 9-10 in Orlando was released Today (March 10) by the Southern Baptist Convention’s … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
APRIL 5: OUR TASK
Focal Passage: Matthew 15:1-11, 16-20 Some news changes everything. Maybe it’s a doctor telling you, “The tests came back clear,” or it’s a soldier hearing, … [Read More...]
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EIGHT WAYS TO ‘SERVE’ FIRST RESPONDERS
Mission fields are everywhere, and your community has an important one. Your local law enforcement community is often overlooked, but your church can make an impact. Here are eight ways your church can support officers. 1. Pray intentionally and publicly Set … [Read More...]
BE BEREAN IN THE AGE OF AI NEWS
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair and professor of communications and journalism at Ouachita Baptist University for 41 years. He was relentless, hounding us want-to-be reporters like … [Read More...]
IMB LOOKS TO BUILD AFRICAN AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN OVERSEAS MISSIONS
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – Community missions is well known and established in African American churches. Quintell Hill is working to see that passion become just as evident for international missions. That is taking initial shape through a series of overseas … [Read More...]