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Jesus Is Writing My Story

Sometimes the Lord is all you have, and He is enough

By Dane, Kellie, and Diran Lancaster

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Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.

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Couple’s connection to Montgomery church is emblematic of plant’s mission to reach, minister

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Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’

By Jane Rodgers

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April 13, 2024 Prestonwood Plano campus Chosen

Chosen Conference’s message to the church: ‘We must be engaged’ in fostering, adoption

SWBTS trustees receive reports of financial stability, enrollment growth

SWBTS trustees receive reports of financial stability, enrollment growth

Bradford appointed dean of Texas Baptist College

Bradford appointed dean of Texas Baptist College

By Ashley Allen

Choose a ministry mulligan over misery

Choose a ministry mulligan over misery

Baptism Sunday: Southern Baptists ‘Fill the Tank’ nationwide, celebrating new life in Christ

Baptism Sunday: Southern Baptists ‘Fill the Tank’ nationwide, celebrating new life in Christ

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Churches are finding ways to use pickleball’s growing popularity to share the gospel, build community

By Jane Rodgers

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Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.

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Couple’s connection to Montgomery church is emblematic of plant’s mission to reach, minister

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

Sometimes the Lord is all you have, and He is enough

Editor’s note: The Lancaster family—Dane and his parents, Diran and Kellie—recently shared the story of how Jesus has worked miraculously through a tragic event that impacted each of …

By Dane, Kellie, and Diran Lancaster By Russell Lightner

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Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’

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Special Reports

The 5: Getting a good read on the rest of the year

It’s September, so there are four months to go in 2022. Do you have a reading plan to finish the year well? As I think about my own …

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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The 5: A new school year brings with it great ministry opportunities

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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The 5: Are you ready for the rest of 2022?

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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SBC President Candidate Q&A: Tom Ascol

By Gary Ledbetter By Russell Lightner

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SBC president Bart Barber shares optimism for future during NAMB visit

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SBC 2023 BRIEFS: Barber reelected, constitutional amendment moves forward, and more

By Texan Staff By Jayson Larson

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SBC 2023: ‘It was pretty electric’: Farmersville’s Cheesman reflects on leading worship before thousands

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SBC 2023: SBTC preachers talk character during Pastors’ Conference

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Baptism Sunday: Southern Baptists ‘Fill the Tank’ nationwide, celebrating new life in Christ

Baptism Sunday: Southern Baptists ‘Fill the Tank’ nationwide, celebrating new life in Christ

Easter Sunday remains a high attendance day for most churches

Easter Sunday remains a high attendance day for most churches

Kendrick Brothers revive favorite characters in new release ‘The Forge’

Kendrick Brothers revive favorite characters in upcoming release ‘The Forge’

By Diana Chandler

Jeff Iorg to be nominated to lead SBC Executive Committee

SBC Executive Committee president/CEO candidate Iorg recalls Texas roots

By Tammi Reed Ledbetter

SBC president Bart Barber shares optimism for future during NAMB visit

SBC president Bart Barber shares optimism for future during NAMB visit

By Brandon Elrod

Maui churches after Lahaina fire: ‘We’re not going back to normal.’

Maui churches after Lahaina fire: ‘We’re not going back to normal.’

By Brandon Elrod

Retired missionary mobilizes Black churches to the nations

Retired missionary mobilizes Black churches to the nations

By Myriah Snyder

IMB trustees appoint 62 missionaries; highlight growth in globalization

IMB trustees appoint 62 missionaries; highlight growth in globalization

By Leslie Peacock Caldwell

Missionaries you should know: George Liele

George Liele: A gospel trailblazer who helped thousands come to Christ

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Baptist Press | April 26, 2024

FIRST-PERSON: My testimony in ink

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Baptist Press | April 26, 2024

United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church

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Baptist Press | April 26, 2024

SBC President Bart Barber names Committee on Committees, appoints Virginia pastor Adam Blosser as chair

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States sue to block U.S. rule including abortion in maternity-related leave

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Committee on Nominations releases 2024 trustee, standing committee nominees

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Sometimes the Lord is all you have, and He is enough

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What will it cost your church to invest in my generation?

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Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.

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Couple’s connection to Montgomery church is emblematic of plant’s mission to reach, minister

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Join me as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus

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When the student becomes the teacher

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Winning the world for Christ together

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Putting prayer back into its proper place

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Just keep casting your line

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Adorning Christ: Easy to say, so much harder to practice

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Noel: Great wonders through unlikely people

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Sometimes the Lord is all you have, and He is enough

Editor’s note: The Lancaster family—Dane and his parents, Diran and Kellie—recently shared the story of how Jesus has worked miraculously through a tragic event that impacted each of …

By Dane, Kellie, and Diran Lancaster By Russell Lightner

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Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.

By Jayson Larson By Jayson Larson

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Couple’s connection to Montgomery church is emblematic of plant’s mission to reach, minister

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Chosen Conference’s message to the church: ‘We must be engaged’ in fostering, adoption

By Texan Staff By Jayson Larson

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Study: Few Americans confident they could tell biblical Christmas story

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Israeli archaeologists uncover evidence of biblical earthquake mentioned in Amos, Zechariah

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O.S. Hawkins’ latest book met with a swarm of interest

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Senate committee passes bill forcing women to register for draft

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Operation Care to host April 3 Easter banquet for the homeless: celebrating redemption

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SBTC DR responds to record freeze: feeds Fruitvale ISD students

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“Jesus is alive!”: Discovery Plus “Resurrection” tells the hope-filled story of Easter

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Jesus Is Writing My Story

Sometimes the Lord is all you have, and He is enough

Editor’s note: The Lancaster family—Dane and his parents, Diran and Kellie—recently shared the story of how Jesus has worked miraculously through a tragic event that impacted each of …

By Dane, Kellie, and Diran Lancaster By Russell Lightner

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What will it cost your church to invest in my generation?

By Kayla Green By Russell Lightner

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Awakening National Prayer Conference seeks to convey information, spark transformation in churches across U.S.

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Couple’s connection to Montgomery church is emblematic of plant’s mission to reach, minister

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

Opinion

What will it cost your church to invest in my generation?

A bout four years ago, I was a student heavily involved in collegiate ministry, growing in...

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Just keep casting your line

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Choose a ministry mulligan over misery

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Join me as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus

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