World Cup serves as a major mission field
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars to a close and Spain is left holding the trophy, Southern Baptist churches and missionaries around the world are praying for an impact that outlasts the hardware.
Kentucky Baptist ER doctor bounces to world record
LEXINGTON, Ky. – An ER physician in a Lexington hospital who is a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church has set a Guinness World Record by running the fastest mile while dribbling two basketballs.
Church’s open gym opens hearts for the Gospel
CARY, N.C. – Every Sunday night, the gym at Cary First Baptist Church in North Carolina resounds with the echoes of dribbling basketballs and the howls of grown men as another pro basketball player slam-dunks the ball with impressive might.
Chosen Road celebrates Christ and country on new album
Amid celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, bluegrass band Chosen Road released what they believe is one of the most unique recordings in the band’s 18-year history.
‘God supplied with loaves and fish’ in Kendrick Brothers’ Flywheel remake in Portuguese
RIO DE JANEIRO (BP) – “’Flywheel’ was my favorite,” fans often tell Stephen Kendrick of his and his brother Alex’s 2003 moviemaking debut, a small budget film that began the brothers’ journey of highlighting faith on the big screen.
World Cup watch party scores goal for church and community
IRVING, Texas (BP) – While hosting a watch party for the England vs. Panama game during the World Cup on June 27, MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church realized the opportunity for the church to connect with the community as surrounding neighborhoods gathered for a fun evening of international football and fellowship.
Worship micro-conference attendance, enthusiasm projects bright days ahead
NASHVILLE (BP) – It’s not an overstatement to say the addition of micro-conferences to the SBC Pastors’ Conference in Orlando may have fundamentally shaped the way church leaders see the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting itself.
‘He gets all the glory’: Canes’ Slavin reflects on Stanley Cup win
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin finally wrapped his hands around the Stanley Cup and hoisted it over his head, he felt what every hockey player dreams about.
FIRST-PERSON: How churches can help young adults apply biblical principles to AI
It’s the end of the school year, and the student ministry is hosting a graduation party. The scene feels familiar, but the conversation doesn’t.
Lifeway, SBC leaders respond to research findings with AI in Christian ministry statement
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Southern Baptist leaders, in an effort led by Lifeway Christian Resources, have released a new statement intended to help guide pastors and ministers in the application of AI.
