RIDGECREST, NC – For each of the past four years, Ridgecrest Conference Center has seen around 65,000 guests pour into its camp and...

FORSYTH, GA – America is as divided as never before, and people are wondering what to make of it or what to do. Polarization is where...

NASHVILLE, TN (BP) – In the aftermath of several high-profile church shootings, most Protestant pastors say their congregations have...

RICHMOND, VA – For 175 years, Southern Baptists have not failed to have a witness among the nations, IMB President Paul Chitwood told...

RICMOND, VA – Young adults of Latin America have grown up wired, as in many other cultures. They use smart phones to interact but not...

Sarah* is odd, and she knows it. As the only Deaf person in a hearing Christian family, she always felt like “the other.” The Deaf in her...

ARLINGTON, TX (BP) – If you were to venture into the deep recesses of my stairwell closet, you would find several boxes labeled "Jared's...

PLYMOUTH, MI – In my early years of ministry, I had the privilege of serving in the West Texas town of Marathon at First Baptist Church....

Exceeded My Expectations PLYMOUTH, MI – Save January 18-20, 2022! You will thank me twenty-four months from now. More specifically, make...

PLYMOUTH, MI – Simple black letters on white paper captivate our imaginations as great authors use them to carefully craft words that...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Nancy Spears is filling in as guest-writer for Mick Schatz's column this month. She serves as administrative assistant for...

MONROE, MI – As I come to retirement, I have some random thoughts about ministry. Most of these are gleaned from other sources (but I...

PLYMOUTH, MI – As we move into 2020 and close out 2019, it’s important to remember some of the important milestones of this past year. At...

ROSCOMMON, MI – The holidays are over, and we need a break from the hustle and bustle! We also need a break from the everyday issues of...

SWARTZ CREEK, MI – There are so many ways to connect people to churches. My wife and I traveled to Florida to escape the dreariness of a...

"Happily Ever After" – Stories of Hope podcast from the North American Mission Board. NEW ORLEANS – Baptist Friendship House has stood as...

PLYMOUTH, MI – Well, Christmas has come and gone and another year has just begun. Are you like the little boy who was asked what he...

PLYMOUTH, MI – Venturing into something new is always easier and more enjoyable with others. If I could go back and redo many events in...

PLYMOUTH, MI – God has encouraged me numerous times with His words to Joshua: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not...

ROSCOMMON, MI – Happy New Year from Bambi Lake! 2019 was a fantastic year for the camp. We anticipate 2020 being even more exciting as we...