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S.C. pastor’s young widow tells of financial security from GuideStone

When Haven Bailey learned that her 34-year-old husband Tim had died while saving their son from drowning, her fears threatened to overwhelm her.... Continue Reading »

Welch presents model of statue to Graham association

In advance of the unveiling of a statue honoring evangelist Billy Graham at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C., SBC president Bobby Welch presented a bronze model of the sculpture to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association... Continue Reading »

Snapshots show ‘Everyone Can’

Across the SBC, God is at work in the lives of individuals, and in small and large congregations alike, as they seek to do their part in reaching the convention-wide goal of witnessing to, winning and baptizing 1 million... Continue Reading »

1,900 professions of faith flow from one woman’s witness

Nell Kerley sat quietly as her two team members talked with a mother and father about their need for a relationship with Jesus Christ. When the parents refused the invitation to pray and ask for forgiveness and salvation, the... Continue Reading »

Using the great outdoors, Internet to turn men toward God

Jason Cruise's eyes light up when he starts relating stories about hooking trout in a cold mountain stream. His voice quickens describing the patience involved in outwitting and luring a tom turkey.... Continue Reading »

Hunting and fishing stories enliven new devotional books

Jimmy Sites has hunted alongside Amazon warriors and faced off with bears in Alaska, but one of his toughest challenges didn't happen in the wild. It happened in a room full of first- through fourth-graders.... Continue Reading »

Flooding slams Suriname

As the muddy floodwaters of Suriname's Tapanahoni River recede, thousands of Aukan villagers who live along the river are welcoming a flood of a another kind: help, and lots of it.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: S.C. pastor Frank Page joins contest for SBC presidency

South Carolina pastor Frank Page confirmed May 19 he will allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention to set forth a choice in cooperative missions methodology.... Continue Reading »

SBC presidency vote stirs intrigue and debate

One nominee for SBC president has been announced ? Arkansas pastor Ronnie Floyd. Also, Oklahoma pastor Wade Burleson could be a potential nominee.... Continue Reading »

New Orleans Seminary marks return to campus

After almost eight months away, New Orleans Baptist Seminary closed its temporary administrative offices in Atlanta and returned home to New Orleans. The return marked yet another milestone on the long road back from Hurricane Katrina.... Continue Reading »

Indonesian tsunami victims send money for Katrina victims

Louisiana Baptist Convention officials opened an envelope filled with $854 cash. Receiving cash in an envelope is not that uncommon for non-profit ministries such as the LBC. However, this money was extraordinary and downright miraculous.... Continue Reading »

Most Americans believe Bible over ‘Da Vinci,’ poll shows

While 'the Da Vinci Code? has sold more than 40 million books and hits movie theaters worldwide May 19, most Americans are not buying its key theological premises, according to a poll commissioned by the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »