Missionary risks rise as AI, data sharing, biometric technology proliferate
NASHVILLE (BP) – An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando made that evident.
FIRST-PERSON: Why we still need pro-life advocacy four years after Dobbs
Unquestionably, the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of the pro-life movement. However, the foundation of the ruling itself was not a commitment to uphold the sanctity of life, but a commitment to faithfully interpret the Constitution.
Slavic presence grows in SBC
The number of Slavic churches partnering with the Southern Baptist Convention is on the rise.
Worship micro-conference attendance, enthusiasm projects bright days ahead
NASHVILLE (BP) – It’s not an overstatement to say the addition of micro-conferences to the SBC Pastors’ Conference in Orlando may have fundamentally shaped the way church leaders see the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting itself.
Consider going to them
There are only two ways to do local church evangelism – come and see or go and tell. Every church has a “come and see” strategy as it gathers on Sunday morning, posts its service times and welcomes guests to come and hear the Gospel.
Baptist and the struggle for religious liberty (Part 3): Virginia Baptists lead the way
Why was the persecution of Baptists more intense in Virginia than other colonies? How did that persecution lead to religious liberty in America?
Arizona, California churches preach freedom from addiction
KINGMAN, Ariz. (BP) –In a week, Americans will celebrate the freedoms fought for and gained 250 years ago. Events will be marked by fireworks and cookouts, swimming, games, concerts and other assorted entertainment. It will all justify an occasion worthy of such celebration, honoring those who paid the price and made the sacrifices long before a celebration could take place.
Southern Baptists encourage prayer on June 29 Day of the Christian Martyr
BARTLESVILLE, Ohio (BP) – Centuries ago, a young mother who defied social order by converting to Christianity was martyred in a public execution engaging a rabid cow and a soldier’s sword. While imprisoned, Perpetua recorded her joy and faith in a journal yet preserved.












