3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (847+ words) In 1841, James H. DeVotie, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Marion, took a vague idea for a men’s college and made it a reality. Selecting John Howard’s name was an intentional choice. It was less about what Howard had done than…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (996+ words) Almost 30 years ago when Nathan Dorrell was balancing seminary studies along with starting a creative ministry, he earned a nickname that made it easy for him to be recognized and remembered. But more than recognition, Dorrell has always wanted audiences…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1006+ words) For James Andretti, an International Mission Board missionary, that reality highlights both an enormous challenge and a remarkable opportunity. While God is bringing people to faith across the region, demand for Scripture is growing faster than traditional distribution methods can…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (497+ words) While reading out of Matthew 21:18–22 on the cursing of the fig tree — which Jesus used to illustrate to His disciples the power of faith and prayer — Carlos Lollett urged students to embrace a faith that believes God will deliver the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (201+ words) To read a quick recap of some of the latest stories that were also shared in a recent Pastor Connections email (subscribe here) from TAB Media Group, see below. 1. Recent research from the American Bible Society called the trend encouraging…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (316+ words) At the F.A.I.T.H. Rider’s ministry tent during the 86th annual Sturgis motorcycle rally last week, “I met a quiet man with tattoos all over his arms wearing a T-shirt with cutoff sleeves who said he wanted to hear my testimony and enter…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (109+ words) First person: The valuable resource disappearing from your church every day The Alabama Baptist Deacons’ Retreat for all men and boys is set for Aug. 8–9 at Shocco Springs Conference Center. Author Rosaria Butterfield will be the featured speaker, sharing her…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (343+ words) After spending 11 years as a missionary in the Philippines, Kevin Sanders returned to the United States and now is a pastor. From his ministry experience Sanders has written a helpful and concise book, “Knowing God’s Will: Discovering His Plan for…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (590+ words) More than 300 healthcare professionals, students, church leaders, missionaries and volunteers gathered at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida, Aug. 13–15 for MedAdvance 2026, a conference designed to help believers use their medical skills and professional expertise to advance the gospel around the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (472+ words) I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate. I’m convinced that their generation has a much greater opportunity to reach the nations than…...