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NASHVILLE (BP) – In January, who could have predicted that BP’s most-read first-person of 2025 would also be the overall most-read story? And that it would be about Ozzy Osbourne?

Because life tends to head toward decay, we are in the constant work of restoration, whether restoration of our house or car through painting and construction, restoration of our youthfulness through skin treatments, or restoration of estranged relationships through communication.

DALLAS (BP) -- GuideStone Financial Resources is giving thanks for a year marked by ministry milestones, strategic collaboration and renewed commitment to its mission of serving those who serve the Lord.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Seminary and Boyce College close 2025 with deep gratitude for the Lord’s kindness. This year brought significant steps in theological resourcing, strong indicators of institutional health, and clear evidence that God is still calling men and women from around the world to serve Christ’s church. With 800 graduates sent out and 5,018 students preparing for ministry and service, the work remains focused on training faithful Gospel servants for a lifetime of ministry.

NASHVILLE (BP) – There are few things Southern Baptists love more than evangelism, seminary education and the Cooperative Program. They love certain people too, perhaps no two people more than Fred Luter and Don Currence.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As 2025 comes to a close, Lifeway Christian Resources reflects on a year marked by leadership transition, expanding ministry reach and a continued commitment to walk alongside churches as they make disciples. Across research, resources, training events and publishing, Lifeway remained focused on equipping the local church with practical tools for disciple making in a changing ministry landscape.

NEW ORLEANS – 2025 represented another great year of academic and ministry success for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College.

One free and highly effective way to reach your community is for a church to claim its Google Maps church listing. People want authenticity, and they're using Google Maps, not just Google searches, to see who you are. A blank Google Business page might as well say: “We’re not expecting guests.” 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has announced a partnership with apologist Wes Huff, which will feature a series of interviews between Huff and members of the Midwestern faculty.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s 2025 was highlighted by impactful Supreme Court amicus briefs, a new emphasis of the Psalm 139 Project, and a variety of new church resources, events and advocacy work.