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From the second floor of the new building under construction, Gerardo Lorenzo watched the progress of the work with gratitude. What was once a prayer was now taking shape in steel and concrete. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Two accounts from Luke 10 provided the text for Dr. Hershael York’s last chapel message Tuesday in his role as the Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

We need more evangelistic preaching in our states. When the Gospel is preached, God’s people are both encouraged and trained to share the Gospel themselves, and lost people are confronted and convicted about their standing before God. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

An increase in personal Bible use in the U.S. in 2025 was short-lived, the American Bible Society said in its latest State of the Bible release, with newest engagement numbers receding to 2024 levels. But ABS isn’t ready to call it a loss. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Alabama’s Craig Carlisle will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June when messengers meet in Orlando. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

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You can’t finesse your way through a sermon with polished appearance, warm people skills, or seminary credentials alone. In the moment of truth, your ability—or lack thereof—to teach and preach God’s Word reveals much about your calling. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

For the first time in the history of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Crossings Camps, a summer camp is scheduled June 4-8 at Cedarmore for Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) students. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Americans may be rethinking their affinity for marijuana, evidenced by a New York Times reversal on the issue and a study suggesting scant evidence supporting medical marijuana’s use in mental health. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but how do parents protect their children from online predators in the digital age? baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

A since-deleted social media post by President Trump appearing to compare himself to Jesus has drawn reactions of condemnation from a range of Southern Baptists. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Evan Lenow was unanimously confirmed as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission at a special-called trustees meeting Monday. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Baptists in Lebanon are suffering the escalation of Israel’s war with Hezbollah, as the war zone has expanded to include areas surrounding Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) and the Beirut Baptist School (BBS), both founded by Southern Baptists. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Iranians continue to suffer persecution under the authoritarian Islamic republic, with death tolls climbing and Christians facing severe legal, social and personal consequences, according to a webinar hosted by Iran Alive Ministries (IAM). baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

If you’re a church leader, you need to spend intentional time with a senior adult – or with a lot of them. Even a monthly lunch and conversation will pay dividends in your ministry. Here’s why you need to prioritize this time: baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

The Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for the constitutional right to freely communicate beliefs, including religiously motivated beliefs. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Reach Idaho's first big goal is a Southern Baptist church in every county in the state. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

In late February, wildfires spread across northern Oklahoma, burning thousands of acres in the Oklahoma Panhandle, including in Gate, a small town in Beaver County. Doug and Debra Little were among the many who were affected. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

Annual Church Profile data indicates encouraging trends for Mississippi Baptists; Kentucky Baptists continue generous CP giving. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

At least 200 refugee families from at least seven nations in Africa, South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East were welcomed to Colina del Sol Park April 4 for Agape Myanmar Mission’s 10th annual Easter Community Outreach. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…