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By Brandon Elrod ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Pastoring a church can take its toll. The personal and spiritual nature …

Ezell’s Quick Takes podcast helps pastors find balance Read More »

By Ann Lovell Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, received its largest one-day offering for …

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church celebrates record $5.1M one-day Great Commission Offering Read More »

By Brandon Elrod Jacksonville, N.C.—As a ten year, active duty service member in the Marine Corps, …

Marine Corps Veteran now serving military members, planting churches Read More »

By Shane Pruitt Often, when you hear an “expert” speak or write about reaching a particular …

6 Common Traits of Gen Z: In Their Own Words Read More »

A Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteer from Alabama removes a downed tree after a tornado …

Disaster Relief Appreciation Day set for Nov. 10 Read More »

By Gabriel Stovall PITTSBURGH, Pa. — While more than 100 volunteers and well-wishers filled Vintage Church’s …

Send Relief Pittsburgh ministry center looks to multiply through churches Read More »

Planting the love of Jesus deep within the heart of New Orleans By Sherye Green Georg …

Tending God’s Church Read More »

Shane Pruitt has been named director of next gen evangelism for the North American Mission Board …

Shane Pruitt named NAMB next-gen evangelism director Read More »

By Brandon Elrod SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Bay Area is known for being a …

Bay Area missionaries share stories, thank NAMB trustees Read More »

By Tim Tune DETROIT (BP) — Travis Whittaker of Mile City Church encourages the Detroit-area church …

Changed lives elevate Mile City’s CP giving Read More »

By Brandon Elrod SAN FRANCISCO—For the third straight year, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® (AAEO) for …

Annie Offering totals record high $62.2 million Read More »

By Tobin Perry SAN JOSE, Calif.—On Father’s Day 2017, Sophie Nguyen found herself in San Jose, …

Buddhist finds Christ at Silicon Valley church plant Read More »