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Prayerful Korean Baptists gather for 41st annual meeting

Korean Christians are known by many for the fervency of their praying. People from “the land of morning calm,” as South Korea is known, start with prayer each morning, and at church each … more

3 ways earthly fathers should imitate our Heavenly Father

Parenting advice is not hard to come by these days. Advice from grandparents and friends, articles, vlogs, and books detailing parenting strategies and philosophies all vie for our attention. When I … more

Anaheim pastor Chayasirisobhon elected SBC 1st VP

ANAHEIM—If Southern Baptists want to speak with a local church leader, an associational leader, a state convention leader and a Southern Baptist Convention leader, they only need to make one … more

SBC Executive Committee recommendations approved by messengers

Southern Baptist messengers came to Anaheim prepared to engage with those on the platform, and for two full days they did just that. Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton, Committee on … more

McLaurin: ‘I believe the trust within our denomination can be rebuilt’

ANAHEIM, Calif. (BP) – Strengthen the partnership of the more than 50,000 congregations that cooperate in the work of the Southern Baptist Convention, Willie McLaurin exhorted messengers to the … more

Lifeway’s 2023 VBS theme leads kids through ‘Twists & Turns’

NASHVILLE (BP) – Next summer, kids will pass go and collect truth about Jesus in “Twists & Turns.” Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme … more

Hispanics fellowship, worship, learn during Hispanic Celebration at SBC22

ANAHEIM, Calif. (BP) – On Sunday night, June 12, 500 Hispanic pastors, wives, missionaries and leaders gathered for a night of fellowship, worship and encouragement in the Anaheim Convention … more

Lifeway president: ‘Let us provoke one another in love’ during SBC 2022

California’s iconic redwood trees offer an apt metaphor for Southern Baptists in these challenging times: “We are stronger together.” That was the message Ben Mandrell, president … more

6 last-minute tips for VBS

NASHVILLE (BP) – Vacation Bible School season is upon us. And with the clock steadily ticking, it’s likely that all that early excitement you felt as you began to plan … more

Remember the mission

EDITOR’S NOTE: This essay from Robin Hadaway is published in conjunction with essays from Tom Ascol and Bart Barber. Ascol, Barber and Hadaway are the three known candidates to … more

VBS Training a SUCCESS!

The past two Saturdays (May 28th and June 4th) 80 plus people from various churches were trained for work in Vacation Bible School (VBS).  There were two training sessions this year, one in … more

Rashional Thoughts: We need each other’s prayers and encouragement now more than ever

As you pull this week’s issue out of the mailbox or click on the PDF in your inbox, our team is putting the final touches on coverage plans for the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in … more

Real-time language translation available for SBC annual meeting through app

NASHVILLE (BP) – Messengers and guests at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting (June 14-15) in Anaheim, Calif., will have the opportunity to hear real-time translation of the proceedings in multiple … more

Kids Ministry Leaders Gathering in Anaheim

We are better together! The OCSBA invites all SBC Kids Ministry Leaders to a time of connection and strengthening at the Annual Meeting. Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters will encourage us and update us … more

2022 SBC Pastors' Conference

The Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference in Anaheim, California exists to help everyday pastors embrace endurance in the trenches of gospel ministry through engaging worship that … more

SBC Annual Meeting

The SBC Annual Meeting will be four full days of equipping, and inspiration. With nearly 200 ancillary meetings, events, and gatherings throughout the week, you’ll connect with leaders and … more

Baptist volunteers minister amid ‘unimaginable’ suffering along Ukrainian border

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of war violence. Southern Baptist volunteers who spent time serving Ukrainian refugees on the Ukraine-Poland border can’t unsee … more

Southern Baptists see signs of hope, decline in Annual Church Profile report

Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 … more

A time for lament and a time for change

Ecclesiastes, one of the great wisdom books in the Old Testament, contains a familiar passage ascribing times for everything and seasons for every activity under the heavens. Among them, there are … more

Ukraine relief tops $10 million; five ways Southern Baptists are helping

As stories of tragedy and heartache continue to emerge from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Send Relief is grateful for the generosity and commitment of Southern Baptists to help Christian brothers … more
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