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Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention"s Executive Committee, used a World War II analogy June 19 in New Orleans to warn that the Cooperative Program, which fuels SBC missions and ministry, is running low.... Continue Reading »

Messengers offered 19 motions during the opening day of the Southern Baptist Convention"s annual meeting in New Orleans June 19.<... Continue Reading »

In 2005, Jim Goodroe was on a quest. In his position as director of missions for Spartanburg County Baptist Network, he needed to find a replacement pastor for a Cambodian ministry.... Continue Reading »

When a couple begins to pray about having children, there is always a sense of apprehension and anticipation as to the question of will they be blessed with a son or a daughter. We had been blessed with Annie... Continue Reading »

Spiritually apathetic people seem to believe that it is a waste of time to serve God. They see no value in obeying God. Their attitude is, ?What's in it for me?? Many believers would never actually say that serving... Continue Reading »

The descriptor "Great Commission Baptists" was approved by messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention by a vote of 53 percent to 46 percent after nearly a half-hour debate June 19 at the SBC annual meeting in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

In a narrow decision that did not address the major constitutional questions, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday tossed out the FCC"s penalties against ABC and Fox for broadcasts that included expletives and brief nudity, saying the two networks were... Continue Reading »

The 1970s hit musical ?Godspell? presented the story of Jesus in a lively and contemporary way that resonated with an entire generation of young people, many of whom had drifted away from organized religion. The struggle to somehow separate... Continue Reading »

We hear a lot about disloyalty in our world today ? in families, the work place, government, and even in the church. It is refreshing to hear about a person who exhibits loyalty in his/her relationships, especially to the... Continue Reading »

The Cooperative Program, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions allow 45,000-plus Southern Baptist congregations to share in fulfilling the Great Commission.... Continue Reading »

David Uth called Southern Baptists to a fresh understanding of the depth of the love of Jesus Christ, urging them to "love loud and love much because of all that He has forgiven."... Continue Reading »

A friend of mine recently referred to his missionary dad as his ?hero.? As I creep into the back half of my 40s, being a hero to my kids holds more allure, and the legacy of my life seems... Continue Reading »