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First Fervent girls’ conference draws nearly 300
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Principal who stopped school shooter a ‘very selfless man,’ pastor says
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. – Two weeks ago, an armed gunman entered Pauls Valley High School with the plan to do significant harm, according to police. However, when Principal Kirk Moore heard the commotion, he jumped in and intervened, saving lives and becoming a hero. Moore tackled the gunman and disarmed him, being wounded in the process. “It was heroic what he did,” said Andy Harrison, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Pauls Valley, where Moore attends.
Missouri Baptist Children’s Home president dies from injuries
Metadata: Topic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: BRIDGETON, Mo. – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home announced this morning (April 23) that its president, Juston Gates, passed away last night due to injuries from a hunting accident that occurred a week ago.
Georgia church’s Good Friday service draws hundreds, sees dozens come to Christ
Photo by Micah Kunf, Tabernacle Baptist Church CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — What began as a simple question after attending a service in another city turned into a community-wide movement for students in Cartersville. For the first time, Tabernacle Baptist Church hosted a student-focused Good Friday service during the school day — an event designed to give teenagers a clear, accessible opportunity to engage the gospel in the middle of their normal routine.
Georgia church’s Good Friday service draws hundreds, sees dozens come to Christ
Photo by Micah Kunf/Tabernacle Baptist Church Metadata: Topic(s): EvangelismFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — What began as a simple question after attending a service in another city turned into a community-wide movement for students in Cartersville.
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Youth Ministry Conclave equips, connects and encourages leaders serving the next generation
Photo by Cordell Kingsley. Attendees come to the altar at Conclave. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — More than 1,300 youth ministry leaders and ministry partners from multiple states gathered Jan. 29-31 in Chattanooga for Youth Ministry Conclave, united by a shared purpose: to be equipped, connected and encouraged in the work of discipling the next generation.
NAMB trustees gain frontline view of Navy chaplaincy during San Diego Board gathering
Senior chaplain, CDR Stephen Chapman, U.S. Navy, welcomes North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees aboard the USS MAKIN ISLAND. Chapman, a Southern Baptist and former youth and children’s pastor in Alabama, explained the unique ministry environment of a military chaplain, as well as the opportunities chaplains have to lead religious services, provide pastoral care and share the Gospel in military settings. The tour took place as trustees gathered for their winter meeting in San Diego Feb. 2-3.
Green Bay church reaches football fans
Alma Charette, 7, who attends Highland Crest Church in Green Bay, Wisc., with her family, offers bottled water to football fans at Lambeau Field. Metadata: Topic(s): Cooperative Program, Evangelism, SportsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t deter Highland Crest Baptist Church.
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Youth Ministry Conclave equips, connects, encourages leaders serving the next generation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — More than 1,300 youth ministry leaders and ministry partners from multiple states gathered Jan. 29-31 in Chattanooga for Youth Ministry Conclave, united by a shared purpose: to be equipped, connected, and encouraged in the work of discipling the next generation.
Youth Ministry Conclave equips, connects and encourages leaders serving next generation
The altar was full during the Youth Ministry Conclave in Chattanooga last weekend. Hosted at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Conclave brought together pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers from Baptist state conventions across the region. While the event offered extensive opportunities for learning and resourcing, its deeper focus was formation — shaping leaders at every level for long-term faithfulness in an increasingly complex ministry landscape.
MOVE Conference encourages students to live on mission
VALDOSTA, Ga. — More than 3,000 students and leaders gathered the first weekend of 2026 for a time of worship, teaching and fellowship during MOVE Conference. The event is hosted annually by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta. This year, students, staff and volunteers enjoyed the run of the park as the facility was closed to other visitors during the conference.
AMERICA IN CRISIS! What the Church Needs to Know About Teens Turning to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Companions…
This report is very alarming. This situation is getting more dangerous every day in America. The late Henry Kissinger stated before his death that artificial intelligence (“AI”) was more dangerous to mankind than nuclear weapons. I believe that common sense is not even in the American vocabulary any more. Our children see our country in chaos. There is no leadership, just division and hate. So many Americans do not look to JESUS for their leadership. There is a clear lack of peacemakers, for sure.
What the Church Needs to Know About Teens Turning to AI Companions
A growing number of teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence for friendship, according to a new national survey and an Associated Press article that has stirred conversations among parents, educators, and faith leaders. A Common Sense Media survey released in September found that nearly 3 in 4 teens (73 percent) have used AI companions, with 42 percent engaging daily or several times a week.
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