‘Radically changed’: MTI at Bibb prison holds first graduation

August 4, 2025

Taylor Gurley said when he first agreed to teach theology courses at Bibb Correctional Facility, he wondered how it would go.

Lawmaker in India offers reward for attacking Christians

August 4, 2025

India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly reportedly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders.

AI sermons & ethics: Pastors grapple with pros, cons

August 4, 2025

It’s an ethical question with which pastors across the country are wrestling. The goal of a sermon is to tell a story that can break open the hearts of people to a holy message. The question is whether it matters where that comes from.

First person: 4 basic applications of church history that we can benefit from

August 3, 2025

“The Bible is more than history, but it certainly is not less.”

Debunking myths and addressing ministry burnout

August 2, 2025

While this story isn’t all wrong, the assertion that pastors are leaving the pulpit in droves because of ministry burnout is a myth. The research tells a different story.

Barbour Baptist Association assistant celebrating 30 year anniversary

August 1, 2025

Donna Harrison, who serves as the administrative ministry assistant for Barbour Baptist Association, Clayton, is celebrating her 30th anniversary in this position.