1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1214+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Research) — Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the average worship service attendance at their church…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (323+ words) CHILLOCOTHE, Mo. (MBF) – When a church begins thinking about a renovation, addition, or retiring debt, the questions are often not financial. Leaders are thinking about ministry, about people, and about how to move forward without placing unnecessary strain on the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (897+ words) We almost can’t help ourselves. When we gather with a group of friends or people who share something in common, we often start talking in a way that excludes others. We don’t mean to leave others out, but if someone…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1013+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Christian Resources) — Surrounded by friends and family, Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening, Aug. 24. The installation service, held during the organization’s biannual Board of Trustees meeting, brought…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (198+ words) JEFFERSON CITY – Resolutions must be submitted in writing to the Committee on Resolutions at least 60 days prior to the first session of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s 2026 annual meeting. Persons submitting resolutions must certify that they are messengers. The Christian Life…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (341+ words) For nearly 100 years, the town of Bevier, in north central Missouri, has hosted an annual Homecoming. Located just off US 36 and about 8 miles west of Macon, Bevier is a quintessential Missouri small town. And, like many Missouri small towns, a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1198+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Research) — As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities. According to a Lifeway Research study, 50% of U.S. Protestant pastors believe their church should do…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (766+ words) “I bring the report with a profound sense of gratitude, a keen sense of stewardship, and an enduring sense of hopefulness for our work,” Allen said. Allen described theological education as “denominational stewardship,” explaining that Midwestern Seminary seeks to serve…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (502+ words) JEFFERSON CITY – Jayme Milam and his Fellowship Baptist Church FAITH Riders used an MBC Prayer & Evangelism Grant to host a gospel outreach event in Sikeston, resulting in 32 professions of faith. The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home helped a young woman and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (615+ words) CASSVILLE—The Emmanuel Baptist Church holds VBS every summer and their pastor, Rich Cummings, says it is a “very beneficial outreach which is popular in our area.” “We have a number of outside families who bring their children,” he said....