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BEACHREACH HITS HIGH-WATER MARK
The 2026 version of BeachReach was marked by record-high participation, with more than 2,000 students and leaders taking part. The unique ministry takes place in Panama City Beach, Fla., where Baptist Collegiate Ministry and church based college ministry students utilize simple acts of kindness to share the gospel with “spring
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A MINISTER’S TRIBUTE TO STEVE GAINES
The passing of Steve Gaines is a loss for many, including me, and a moment of personal reflection for how he impacted my life. I’m grateful for that. I knew
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AT LEAST 53 KILLED IN PALM SUNDAY ATTACKS IN CHRISTIAN AREAS OF NIGERIA
PLATEAU STATE, Nigeria (BP) – At least 53 Nigerians were killed in three Palm Sunday attacks in predominantly Christian communities in North Central Nigeria, International Christian Concern (ICC) and others
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FOUR WAYS STUDENTS ARE IMPACTED BY BEACH REACH
For 30 years, college students across the U.S. have been taking the gospel to the beaches of Panama City during their spring breaks. Hundreds of spring breakers each year encounter
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APRIL 5: OUR TASK
Focal Passage: Matthew 15:1-11, 16-20 Some news changes everything. Maybe it’s a doctor telling you, “The tests came back clear,” or it’s a soldier hearing, “The war is over,” or
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TENNESCENE: APRIL 1
DEATHS Garry Curtis Cornett, of Walland, died March 5, 2026. He was 67. He was a devoted pastor of Louisville First Baptist Church and loved the Lord and was ready to meet his loving Savior. He was preceded in death
BEACHREACH HITS HIGH-WATER MARK
The 2026 version of BeachReach was marked by record-high participation, with more than 2,000 students and leaders taking part. The unique ministry takes place in Panama City Beach, Fla., where Baptist Collegiate Ministry and church based college ministry students utilize
FOUR WAYS STUDENTS ARE IMPACTED BY BEACH REACH
For 30 years, college students across the U.S. have been taking the gospel to the beaches of Panama City during their spring breaks. Hundreds of spring breakers each year encounter God through the witness of other faith-filled college students. This
ERLC NOMINATES EVAN LENOW AS NEXT PRESIDENT
NASHVILLE — The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s presidential search committee has announced Evan Lenow as their candidate to serve
SURVEY AIMS TO DEVELOP OVERVIEW OF SOUTHERN BAPTIST WORSHIP
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists love the elements of a congregational gathering. A survey onboarding soon will look to get a
HEGSETH ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO FAITH CODES, UNIFORMS FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced two historic changes to the military’s chaplaincy corps this week after
IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE LINKED TO WEAKER THEOLOGICAL CONVICTIONS, STUDY FINDS
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The less often someone shows up at church, the less likely they may be to share the
