It’s All About the Gospel

Gospel Coach – Prepare. Practice. Proclaim. Gospel Coach is not just an evangelism tool. Barna found that 73% of born-again Christians believe they have a…

Every Sunday night, the gym at Cary First Baptist Church in North Carolina resounds with the echoes of dribbling basketballs and the howls of grown men as another pro basketball player…

I didn’t become a follower of Jesus until I was 21 years old. My parents became Christians when I was a teenager, and because of…

An important aspect of student evangelism is group evangelism. When I say that, I’m really talking about those moments when we intentionally gather people together…

ORLANDO – A convention hall filled with thousands of Southern Baptists fell silent as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard marched to the center…

ORLANDO – God sees the faithfulness of small church pastors and uses their ministry for His kingdom purposes, and during the SBC Annual Meeting, Tuesday,…

ORLANDO – Before hearing some of the metrics about Southern Baptist mission work in North America during the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando June…

ORLANDO — More than 60,000 people were mobilized through Send Relief last year, helping meet needs for more than 2.5 million people and creating more…

ORLANDO – Ahead of their annual meeting, Southern Baptists intentionally engaged the host city of Orlando to serve the community and proclaim the Gospel. Tuesday…

ORLANDO — Brilliant trumpet tones filled the convention hall to open the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Send Luncheon, Monday June 8, as the event…

ORLANDO – Twenty-eight years ago, members from First Baptist Church in Kissimmee began to pray that the church might someday own the field that adjoined…

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Decision Magazine, a publication of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. To read the full article, visit here. Since before the…

If we’re going to talk about building a culture of evangelism, we have to start with the soul. That may feel unexpected, but it’s essential….

I used to have a good job. I used to make good money. I used to have what I thought was a good life. But…

ONTARIO, Ca. (BP) — What began in 2024 as a national women’s evangelism conference hosted by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in Alpharetta, Georgia,…

ATLANTA – As the world prepares for one of its largest sporting events, Southern Baptists have created opportunities to leverage the 2026 World Cup to…

The first time I met Malinda Baker, the “Hey, I know who you are” light bulb in my head didn’t go off right away.   That was back in 2005, and I was…

On February 5, 2026, President Trump, speaking at the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., revealed his plans for a national call to…

FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah – It’s getting increasingly difficult for church plants across the nation to find a suitable, low-cost place to meet on Sunday mornings….

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees gathered in Alpharetta from May 4-5 for two days of meetings marked by reports of significant…

He shouldn’t be here. He knows that. His wife knows that. And pretty much every one of the 400 or so people who gathered recently for a special Sunday celebration know that too. Five years have now passed since Richard Pope did a stubbornly faithful thing and planted Canvas…

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on the SCBaptist website here. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) and the North American Mission…

BOSTON – A barber’s chair became an avenue for life change when church planting missionary Jacob Ambrose embraced an unexpected opportunity to obey the calling…

All of heaven rejoices when one sinner repents. On Sunday, April 12, churches across North America joined in that celebration, filling their baptismal tanks and…

For as long as I live, I will never forget my mom’s little black book.  It was just a little spiral notebook about the size…

When Josh Elliff and his family moved to northern Colorado to plant a church, he knew the assignment would be difficult.  As a fourth-generation pastor,…

On March 25, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on social media announcing that the rank insignia military chaplains wear on their utility…

For many pastors, the invitation remains one of the least developed yet most decisive moments in the worship service. Hours are invested in studying the…

We called her Ms. Finny. Her real name was Linny Fenton, and she taught me one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned. Ms….

Editor’s Note: This story first appeared here in Kentucky Today. ARTEMUS, Ky. (KT) – Pastor Ralph Halcomb’s obedience became a powerful example for First Baptist Church…

Back when we were in college, my wife Ashley’s nickname was “Strong Independent Woman.” Our friends used to joke about it because it always seemed like Ashley…

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Oscar Ortiz was not worried that his new church was still young, still growing. He and his congregation knew that their neighboring…

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Among 170 church planters who attended Send Network’s most recent orientation held March 3-5, the missionaries represented 30 states and provinces throughout…

MARRERO, Louisiana –– In almost every way possible, Leon and Javon Every of Marrero, Louisiana, looked like the heads of a traditional household. Childhood sweethearts…

RÍO GRANDE, Puerto Rico –– No one would’ve guessed that “Go big or go home” was an Ortiz family truism. After all, when God called…

Her name is Rebeca.  When I first met her, I liked her a lot, which isn’t all that amazing—she was very beautiful—and she liked me too, which is amazing. That’s because back…

MARRERO, La. –– They didn’t know how much longer they had left. But they knew it wasn’t long. “It was bad,” Linda Morrow says. “We…

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Bethany Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stared down the barrel of a problem facing hundreds of churches in the United…

MONTREAL –– “The beginning of the story is good. But the ending is even better.” That’s Andrew Mark Adil’s opening line when people ask how…

TAPPAHANNOCK, Virginia – He stood behind a traditional pulpit and looked out over a traditional congregation sitting in traditionally padded pews. He wore a traditional…

TAPPAHANNOCK, Virginia – The house is in a Virginia pine forest at the end of a long, bumpy dirt road. The thirty people living here…

MOBILE, Ala. – “We are called to live sent.” That was the message shared in Chapel at the University of Mobile on Feb. 25 by…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In August, Erin and Ellie were strangers. By October, they were best friends. That’s what can happen when two never-met-before college…

The Supreme Court has declined to review the long-running legal dispute filed against our ministry, bringing the litigation to a close. Here is our statement….

Nearly every day that I serve as a Send Relief missionary in the South Bronx of New York City, I am aware of the countless individuals who have…

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A microphone left on in the bathroom. A baptism that didn’t quite go as planned. A child saying the worst possible thing…

SAN DIEGO — North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees gathered Feb. 2–3 in San Diego for their winter Board of Trustees meeting, combining ministry exposure, fellowship…

For many believers, the moment when they actually step into gospel conversations can feel like the most nerve-wracking part of evangelism. Knowing what we believe is one thing; knowing how to engage…

I grew up in the Bible Belt, and if you had asked me growing up, if I knew Jesus, I would have told you “yes,” but I didn’t actually know much about Jesus. My father was…

Pastors leading churches of all sizes and locations share a common conviction: the gospel must be clearly proclaimed, faithfully shared, and intentionally carried beyond the walls of the church. Yet…

In 2000, my wife and I were sent by First Baptist of Woodstock, Georgia, to plant a church in Las Vegas, Nevada. My first week on the…

PONCE, Puerto Rico (BP) — In its first–ever women’s evangelism event in Puerto Rico, the North American Mission Board (NAMB) partnered with the Puerto Rico Baptist Convention to welcome over 300 women to a one-day…

Good intentions alone are not enough to create and sustain a culture of evangelism in our lives. Women want to share their faith, but many…

Evangelism is not an add-on to ministry. It is central to who we are as followers of Jesus. And when women truly embrace this mission,…

Shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States Air Force Academy dedicated a nine-foot bronze statue to retired Brigadier General Robinson Risner. Although he wasn’t an Academy graduate, he forever remains a yardstick for heroism,…

For more than two decades, Chaplain Col. Joshua Payne has carried the gospel into places most churches will never physically go. He has preached in…

For more than two decades, Chaplain Col. Joshua Payne has carried the gospel into places most churches will never physically go. He has preached in…

We had a lady, Donna Huff, in the small church where I grew up. Her husband divorced her for another woman, and she was alone for many years before she met and married a godly layman in our…

When we identify the mission God has given us, we must embrace the people He has placed around us, both personally and geographically.  Communities look different everywhere you go. Some are…

ALPHARETTA, Ga. –- For the fourth consecutive year, 2025 saw Southern Baptists increase baptisms and plant at least 600 new churches while surpassing $70 million…

NAMB is deeply grateful for its retirees and for their faithful years of service to Southern Baptists. Their commitment and sacrifice have helped advance the…

As ministry leaders, we live in a constant rhythm of going, giving, serving and showing up for the women God has placed in our care….

Have you ever shared the gospel using the “Romans Road”? It’s an evangelism tool that walks through specific verses in the Book of Romans that…

The first time they saw him there—at a car dealership of all places—the salespeople, the technicians, and all the guys in the parts department must…

HEMET, Calif. – Colon cancer crippled Kirk Beard’s walk with the Lord earlier this year. Two surgeries. Much pain. Bedridden for two months and dependent…

Uncle Sam didn’t want him. Of that, Daniel Garnett, the son of Tech Sgt. Steve Garnett, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), was certain. “Growing up, I…

Southern Baptists are at our best when we send – when local churches lock arms to plant evangelistic, Bible-anchored congregations and make disciples where Christ…

She can’t say she wasn’t warned. When Cathy Tisher began serving as a chaplain at Senior Village Nursing Home in Blanchard, Oklahoma, the staff told Cathy they had a “very gruff” resident, and they cautioned…

The photo album on John Heading’s smartphone is filled with prized pictures—every one of them worth exponentially more than just a thousand words.   “I’ve got pictures like nobody’s business,” he says. “Pictures…

I have always been fascinated by words. Etymology, the study of the origin and history of words, is one of my special interests. When preparing…

Creating a culture of evangelism doesn’t happen by accident. It happens as pastors and leaders intentionally and strategically call their people toward God’s mission. As…

Some kids collect baseball cards. Some collect Barbie dolls. When Jessica Santiago was a kid, she collected felonies and misdemeanors. “My story, I started drinking when I…

My life didn’t always look like it does today. After several years of practicing law as a litigator, I stepped into full-time vocational ministry. Today,…

Looks can be deceiving. And Michele Newsome’s got a story to prove it.  Michele, a grandmother, motorcycle rider, Southern Baptist chaplain, and one of the founders of F.A.I.T.H….

Growth in evangelism doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentionality and thoughtful preparation by church leadership. To move your congregation forward, you need to embrace…

Fifteen years ago, Southern Baptists rallied around a simple, biblical conviction: we must send. Out of the Great Commission Resurgence emerged a fresh strategy –…

The Share the Gospel app has a new name! It is now called Gospel Coach. Followers of Jesus can face many objections and hesitations when it…

Creating a culture of evangelism doesn’t happen by accident. It requires a churchwide commitment to move from conversation into action. Leading your church to become…

In 1969 peace negotiations between the U.S. and North Vietnam officials had stalled largely due to the parties’ conflicting demands. During that year, more than…

The holidays are a season of celebration, but for many who serve our towns as law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, and other “community helpers,”…

As followers of Christ, we’ve all been given the same mission to make the gospel known. That’s not just a calling for missionaries or pastors. It’s a command for every believer and…

When Jesus looked out at the crowds, He didn’t say the leaders were few—He said the laborers were few. That distinction matters. God isn’t looking for impressive or powerful people; He’s looking for humble servants…

When God brought us into a relationship with Himself, it was deeply personal—but it was never meant to be private. From the very beginning, God’s…

ATLANTA – Southern Baptists recognized Student Baptism Sunday Oct. 26 during a season in American religious life when church attendance among young people has been…

After serving as a pastor for 31 years, I transitioned to serve Georgia Baptists in pastor wellness. I asked pastors the same question: “What’s your greatest need, and what’s your greatest struggle?” Regardless of their ministry context, I…

The church service had ended, and families were gathering their belongings to head home. But in our small church, a few of us remained behind. My father,…

Women have a calling. As believers, we are called to follow Christ and use the unique passions and gifts He’s given us to make Him known. But sometimes,…

Leading in ministry requires more than vision, skill, or endurance. It requires a healthy soul. As leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others, but over time,…

MONTREAL — North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees, meeting in Montreal October 6-7, toured the city, learned about the ministry challenges associated with reaching Canada,…

NASHVILLE – Southern Baptists continue to prioritize pushing back lostness through missions, marking another strong year of generous giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®…

En Crossover 2025, bautistas del sur se reunieron de todo el país en el área metropolitana de Dallas-Fort Worth para responder a la oración de…

At Crossover 2025, Southern Baptists gathered from around the country to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to answer Jesus’ prayer for more workers to be sent…

LIVERPOOL, New York – During the Annual Gathering of the Baptist Convention of New York (BCNY) Sept. 26-27, executive director-treasurer Frank Williams shared news of…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, late on September 26 and carved a unique, destructive path across the Southeast before dropping…

Christi Hall sees a mission field where most of us see only a profession. As an endorsed chaplain by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) to…

Important Endorser Updates for SBC Chaplains  You Need a Separate Endorsement for Each Chaplain Role  If you serve in more than one chaplain position or…

“But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary,…

Mentoring is a hot topic these days. In recent years, I’ve seen it emphasized in several areas of life and ministry, including discipleship, pastoral ministry,…

Over 250 years ago, in Saint John’s Episcopal Church outside of Richmond, Virginia, 120 American patriots gathered to commit their lives to pursuing freedom from…