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By Tobin Perry LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Pastor Vance Pitman’s first 10 years of his Christian life …

Pitman: Church planting, evangelism flow from intimate relationship with Jesus Read More »

By Brandon Elrod YAUCO, Puerto Rico—Junior Martinez’s church, Iglesia Bautista La Gracia (Grace Baptist Church) in …

Send Relief, churches serve Puerto Rico as earthquake needs persist Read More »

By Brandon Elrod YUACO, Puerto Rico—The ground is still shaking as southern Puerto Rico continues experiencing …

Southern Baptist relief efforts continue in Puerto Rico quake zone Read More »

By Brandon Elrod YAUCO, Puerto Rico—“People are still very scared,” Jonathan Santiago said of residents in …

Pastors, Send Relief serve survivors after Puerto Rico quake Read More »

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Baptist Friendship House has stood as a beacon of hope in the …

New Orleans’ Baptist Friendship House marks 75 years Read More »

By Tobin Perry ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Twelve-year-old Robert Moore couldn’t take his eyes off the dynamic preacher in …

NAMB honors pioneer missionary to deaf, Carter Bearden Read More »

By Gabriel Stovall NEW YORK CITY — On an unseasonably warm Tuesday morning (Dec. 10), the …

Salvations, Christmas cheer highlight annual NYC Graffiti toy sale Read More »

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 »