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The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions will celebrate three centuries of associational work in America during a three-day gathering in San Antonio, June 9-11, prior to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Too many pastors have forsaken the proper handling of the word of God, which should be central to their ministries, Bill Curtis told students at a Southeastern Baptist Seminary chapel service.... Continue Reading »

Akin to his visits to Tennessee and North Carolina churches before the Southern Baptist Convention's two previous annual meetings, Welch is spending six weeks in the Lone Star State prior to the SBC's June 12-13 annual meeting in San... Continue Reading »

Forget basketball. Check out ?march madness? in New Orleans, where record numbers of Southern Baptist volunteers from across the nation were rebuilding flooded homes.... Continue Reading »

A growing number of families would rather spend their increasingly limited free time together than at church, a study by Leadership magazine found.... Continue Reading »

Generally, adults who change churches for reasons other than moving are more likely fleeing their previous church rather than being drawn to another, according to a study listing the top 10 reasons for switching churches.... Continue Reading »

Scott Lehman wandered out to the first tee to meet his playing partner. Several hours and 18 holes of golf later, Lehman had become a spiritual adviser to his newfound friend.... Continue Reading »

Zach Johnson's two-shot victory at the 2007 Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday surprised those inside and out of the golf world ? but as no surprise to those who know him, Johnson boldly used the occasion to proclaim his... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists pray, but Southern Baptists need to be persistent ?praying people,? Tom Elliff said to International Mission Board trustees during their meeting March 19-21 in Memphis, Tenn.... Continue Reading »

Members of the Missouri Baptist Convention's executive board voted in executive session April 10 to fire MBC executive director David Clippard.... Continue Reading »

At the age of 37, David Reutimann is seen as a late bloomer in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The 2007 season is his first opportunity to compete full-time in the sport's highest series. And given his credentials, it... Continue Reading »

International Mission Board trustees rejoiced during their March 19-21 meeting in Memphis, Tenn., that the 2006 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is projected to exceed the goal of $150 million, which would be a record.... Continue Reading »