Baptist Life

The tradition of postgame prayer after Friday night high school football games runs deep in the Bible Belt. Even in public schools. So, when a local school district in Putnam County, Tenn., responding to complaints from an out-of-state secularist organization, told its coaches and other employees they could not lead students in prayer, the fans and students took over. more

If a casual observer spent any time at all on social media last week, they would be keenly aware that our SBC family is facing great difficulty as it relates to how we serve survivors of sexual abuse. more

The Kentucky Baptist Foundation exists to serve churches, institutions and individuals in spreading the gospel through opportunities in legacy, stewardship and investing initiatives. For 76 years the KBF has been faithful to distribute nearly $210 million to gospel causes across the commonwealth. We call that "Funding the Great Commission." more

GRAY, Ky. (KT) – Gloria Keck has played the piano at Keck Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She’s been a Christian for about four weeks. more

FORT WORTH, Texas. (BP) – MinistrySafe, a non-profit organization focused on offering training to churches to prevent sexual abuse, is helping develop training on how the abuse prevention … more

In late July, Michelle and I, along with two of our daughters, traveled overseas, where we met with more than 60 of your missionaries and their kids. We were so encouraged by the days we spent … more

“You do not have to be excited to be obedient.” That nudge from the Holy Spirit began to turn things around for Kevin Denton. The pastor of Horse Cave Baptist Church transparently … more

NASHVILLE (BP) – Google’s ban of ads by a pro-life organization reflects the frequent bias in the abortion debate and the deepening divisions in the culture, a Southern Baptist specialist in technology ethics said. more

In efforts to promote a “movement of generosity among those who support the International Mission Board,” the IMB has developed unique ways to facilitate giving, Chris Kennedy, chief advancement officer for the IMB, shared. more

One of the objectives of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College’s mission statement is to “Initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with individual Christians, churches, associations, and conventions.” more