The 2026 version of BeachReach was marked by record-high participation, with more than 2,000 students and leaders taking part. The unique ministry takes place in Panama City Beach, Fla., where Baptist Collegiate Ministry and church based college ministry students utilize simple acts of kindness to share the gospel with “spring breakers.” Thousands of gospel conversations are … [Read More...]
Tennessee
A MINISTER’S TRIBUTE TO STEVE GAINES
The passing of Steve Gaines is a loss for many, including me, and a moment of personal reflection for how he impacted my life. I’m grateful for that. I knew … [Read More...]
Columnists
FOUR WAYS STUDENTS ARE IMPACTED BY BEACH REACH
For 30 years, college students across the U.S. have been taking the gospel to the beaches of Panama City during their spring breaks. Hundreds of spring breakers … [Read More...]
SBC
ERLC NOMINATES EVAN LENOW AS NEXT PRESIDENT
NASHVILLE — The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s presidential search committee has announced Evan Lenow as their candidate to serve as the entity’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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HEGSETH ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO FAITH CODES, UNIFORMS FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced two historic changes to the military’s chaplaincy corps this week after previewing those updates in December of last year. The first was the consolidation of the faith codes associated with … [Read More...]
IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE LINKED TO WEAKER THEOLOGICAL CONVICTIONS, STUDY FINDS
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The less often someone shows up at church, the less likely they may be to share the opinions of those who frequent the pews. Americans who occasionally attend church don’t often fit neatly with other groups. They wouldn’t be classified as … [Read More...]
FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM PARENT COMPANY ORDERED TO PAY $375 MILLION FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN
SANTA FE, New Mexico (BP) – Meta knowingly misled consumers about the safety of its online platforms and therefore endangered children, a jury decision rendered on March 24. Therefore, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram will pay $375 million in civil … [Read More...]