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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

Soul Renewal Women's Retreat

Judy Carlisle, Ministry Support Specialist for the San Diego Southern Baptist Association, is hosting this Soul Renewal retreat for women.  Over 100 women are attending, including women … more

A good attitude as we go to Anaheim

Anaheim awaits Southern Baptists as we prepare for our annual meeting. The setting will be sunny southern California. As we all know, this is not our typical meeting place for Southern Baptists. … more

Thy joy of giving

ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP) – As a kid, our family struggled financially, and as a result, I rarely got an allowance. But when I did, I was taught to give some of it back to the Lord. I heard … more

Asian-American Pastors Represent CSBC at the 2022 Pastors Conference in Anaheim

The SBC Pastors Conference is an amazing time of equipping for pastors from around the country.  The president of this year’s conference, Matt Henslee… more

Compass Church Block Party

The week before Easter we mailed out about 16,000 mailers to the neighborhoods surrounding our church. On the mailer we invited people to attend our Easter Service as well as our Compass Block Party … more

‘Exalt the Lord,’ Rolland Slade exhorts on 2022 National Day of Prayer

WASHINGTON (BP) – As America observed National Day of Prayer May 5, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Chairman Rolland Slade … more

Helping students remain spiritually connected after graduation

High school seniors need help navigating the multitude of changes headed their way. They will soon enter the work force, take a gap year, or continue their education through a trade school, community … more

How to pray when you’re burned out

What’s your burnout story? Perhaps COVID-19 is part of your story. Maybe your burnout story involves being overworked, cutting a vacation short due to an emergency or navigating a family … more

Despite war, New Life Radio brings hope, faith to Christians in Ukraine

Despite the constant threat of danger and destruction from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a small yet resilient Christian radio station in Odessa continues to bring God’s word and … more

How to keep next gen leaders at your church

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – Everyone has seen or heard the stats about the short tenures of pastors to children, youth and college students. The common narrative is that they spend two to three … more

It's TIME for Vacation Bible School (VBS)!!

Each year, across America and around the world, churches put together events to reach the children of their communities.  One of these events is called Vacation Bible School (VBS), and … more

Easter Refugee Community Outreach

Our Easter Refugee Community Outreach event on April 16, 2022 was successfully done by the grace of God, your prayers and support. More than 300 people came to the event and we had a meaningful … more

Easter on the Hill

On Saturday April 16th, the day before Easter, The Hill Church in La Mesa, hosted a block party that included anything from photos and face painting booths to yummy treats like cotton candy and snow … more

National Day of Prayer and ALL Southwest-Summit

You are invited, to National Day of Prayer and to the ALL-Southwest Summit! National Day of Prayer is on May 5th, 2022 - 9AM to 10:30AM on Mt. Soledad at the cross. Located: 6905 La Jolla … more

How to invite people to your small group

NASHVILLE (BP) – For years, people tried to crack some closely guarded secrets. For example: The formula for Coca-Cola. The enigma machines used by the Germans in WWII to deliver coded … more

Equipping women, in a Christian context, for life and employment

There are nearly 200 registered and certified Christian Women’s Job Corps sites across the nation. Through this ministry, thousands of women are gaining hope for their future. For 23 years, … more
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