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DR volunteers serving Matthew survivors in 5 states

While Matthew was still churning up the U.S. eastern seaboard as a Category 4 hurricane, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were already preparing hot meals for storm evacuees in Florida. Meal preparation is expected to number in the thousands... Continue Reading »

S.C. flood response: Southern Baptists mobilize

With dams continuing to fail in South Carolina Oct. 7, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders gathered by conference call to plan a multi-state long-term response to historic flooding that has overwhelmed the state. SBDR command centers have been established... Continue Reading »

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. While many churches encourage their pastors well — and some do an exemplary job — many pastors feel closer to last year’s fired head coach... Continue Reading »

Pastor appreciation opportunities available

Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. While many churches encourage their pastors well — and some do an exemplary job — many pastors feel closer to last year’s fired head coach... Continue Reading »

More than 13,000 registered for Send Conference

The 22 students from The Church at Lifepark had no idea they would be the first of thousands. Student minister Paul Coleman registered his Mount Pleasant, S.C., group for the 2015 Send North America Conference when online reservations opened... Continue Reading »

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Prayer cards connecting churches and chaplains

As he developed his May 25 children’s sermon Mark Standridge planned to hold back one card from his young audience. The pastor of Placer Heights Baptist Church in Placerville, Calif., opened his brief message with a question for the... Continue Reading »

Derek Allen

Couple drawn instantly to plant church

God can change hearts in a flash. In one instant a person’s reality is altered — their drive, desire, vision. When Derek and Lindsay Allen felt called to move to Miami, their family left behind everything they knew of... Continue Reading »

NAMB church planter Patrick Coats

Pastors’ task force releases report on declining baptisms

A task force designed to address declining baptisms among Southern Baptist churches released its full report on May 12. An urgent, immediate call for spiritual renewal and personal commitment to evangelism and discipleship are the common threads among five... Continue Reading »

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‘Why?’ Disaster relief volunteers ready with answers of hope

Camille. Hugo. Andrew. 9-11. Katrina. Haiti. Tuscaloosa. Joplin. Sandy. Oklahoma City. Those words often bring to mind disasters; they trigger emotions and memories difficult and poignant. Southern Baptists have had a common response to all of them: Help. Disaster... Continue Reading »

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Philly church’s urban gardening points to Global Hunger Relief

Editor’s note: Southern Baptists will observe World Hunger Sunday Oct. 13 to highlight the ministry being undertaken nationally and internationally through Global Hunger Relief (formerly the World Hunger Fund). A rural concept has taken root at a urban church... Continue Reading »

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Decline in SBC baptisms being studied by pastors’ task force

The North American Mission Board is convening a national Pastors’ Task Force on Evangelistic Impact & Declining Baptisms to address the continued decrease in baptisms among Southern Baptist churches. The group’s first meeting was Sept. 18 in Nashville. The... Continue Reading »

Chaplains prepare for service

Chaplains prepare for military service

Southern Baptists have a profound influence on the nation’s military chaplaincy, both in practice and development. With more than 1,400 chaplains, Southern Baptists have more endorsed chaplains serving in the U.S. military than any other denomination or faith group.... Continue Reading »