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Former S.C. missionary raises funds for Venezuelan earthquake victims (opens in a new tab)

It’s been almost a decade since former Southern Baptist missionary Bill Cashion has visited Venezuela where he and his wife, Kathy, served…

2 in 3 churchgoers fail Bible literacy quiz (opens in a new tab)

BRENTWOOD – If churches gave pop quizzes on the Bible this Sunday, most people in the pews would fail. Lifeway Research asked…

Abuse helpline provides support for victims, guidance for pastors (opens in a new tab)

NASHVILLE (BP) – Reporting an allegation of abuse in a church can be confusing, even intimidating. “It’s still difficult for a lot…

The power of ‘praying Scripture’ (opens in a new tab)

Prayer is a gift from Almighty God. We can talk with our Creator at any time, wherever we find ourselves. Other than…

Lifeway: Pastors report economy is negatively impacting their congregations (opens in a new tab)

NASHVILLE — As the economy strains the U.S. public, pastors report increasing pressures and giving lagging behind inflation. Lifeway Research’s annual tracking…

Practicing patience takes patient practice (opens in a new tab)

Before his retirement, legendary football coach Nick Saban was often credited with saying, “It’s not about practicing until you get it right.…

Pastor builds churches, community in West Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

Jones making big impact in Memphis, Mason MASON — Leon Jones was 8 years old when he walked through a fence at…

Nov. 8: Sacrifice (opens in a new tab)

Focal Passage: Romans 12:1-13 Have you ever made a major purchase or decision that required you to count the cost? In other…

Nov. 8: The reason for forgiveness (opens in a new tab)

Focal Passage: Isaiah 43:1-7, 21-25 Several years ago, before I had the privilege of pastoring my own church, I had the opportunity…

Day of Prayer Nov. 1: Pray for persecuted church (opens in a new tab)

NASHVILLE (BP) – As Christian persecution escalates in many countries, Southern Baptists will join others Nov. 1 in praying for the estimated…

Newly launched Equip TN network aims to offer resources ‘by churches for churches’ (opens in a new tab)

FRANKLIN — The Equip TN network is helping Tennessee congregations strengthen one another through training, coaching, and leadership development. The Tennessee Baptist…

‘Tis the political recycling season (opens in a new tab)

The worn footpath in my yard between my mailbox and my recycle bin is a telltale sign that it’s recycling season. Recycling…