Bible Study: Jesus, all we need
My daughter, who loves to bake, told me how she makes her old-fashioned chocolate cake: “Flour, cocoa, butter, buttermilk, sugar, etc. Oh, and one-eighth teaspoon of salt.” Why use salt in sweet cake? Turns out, salt is necessary for the cake to taste how it should.
Cooperative Program giving tops $19 million in January
NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving was strong in January with receipts totaling more than $19.3 million. The generous giving brings the yearly total to less than 1 percent behind the annual goal.
IMB trustees appoint 41 missionaries, adopt strategic priorities
ROGERS, Ark. – International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 41 new full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Feb. 4-5 meeting in Rogers. Trustees met in conjunction with a Sending Celebration for new appointees hosted by First Baptist Rogers on Feb. 4.
Worship and the Church micro conference at SWBTS encourages attendees to focus on Scripture
FORT WORTH, Texas – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Worship and the Church micro conference Jan. 30 welcomed more than 200 pastors, worship leaders, church musicians and ministry teams for a day focused on strengthening worship in the life of the local church grounded in Scripture, ending with a concert by Christian artists Shane & Shane attended by 1,400.
Nearly 1,000 students attend Ready Conference at Spurgeon College
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spurgeon College welcomed nearly 1,000 students and youth ministry leaders to campus Jan. 23-24 to be equipped in their faith at the 2026 Ready Conference.
IMB Sending Celebration in Arkansas highlights stories of faith, generosity
ROGERS, Ark. – Southern Baptists gathered at First Baptist Rogers Wednesday, Feb. 4, to support and send 41 International Mission Board missionaries who are going to the nations to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
SBC DIGEST: Lifeway to host leadership webinar; WMU names Acteens panel
Lifeway to host ‘Thriving in Ministry’ webinar; Four young women named to National Acteens Panel.
Major medical group comes out against gender transition for minors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (BP) – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has issued a statement recommending its members delay gender-reassignment surgeries for patients until the age of 19.
Gateway Bible teaching conference hits record attendance
ONTARIO, Calif. – Gateway Seminary hosted more than 575 lay church leaders, pastors and educators on its Ontario campus for a conference on Bible teaching Saturday, Jan. 31.
Mohler calls students to long-term faithfulness at spring convocation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College marked the ceremonial beginning of the Spring 2026 term Tuesday (Feb. 3) with convocation, gathering faculty, students and staff for worship and to consecrate the semester’s work to the Lord.
