Aaron Earls

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Churchgoers are more interested than involved in prison ministry, but most say they’d be fine sharing a street or a pew with someone who has been incarcerated.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Officially, attendance at Southern Baptist congregations grew 6 percent in 2023, but it’s likely the actual gains are even higher.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew in 2023 among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, while the recent decline in total membership among congregations slowed.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention faces not only declining membership but also fewer churches to attract potential new members.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Most pastors are expecting one of their largest crowds on Easter, but those expectations have tempered some in the past decade.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Pastors of Hispanic Protestant churches in the United States maintain immense gratitude for their role, but many face financial struggles. Their congregations reflect diverse worship styles, but they have a unified desire to reach and serve their communities.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — American evangelicals have complex perspectives on immigration and want a nuanced political response, but most want Congress to act soon.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – With the Super Bowl this weekend, don’t expect many pastors to place a bet on Kansas City or San Francisco to win the game, but a few may have more than a rooting interest riding on the game.

PHOENIX (BP) – Beginning the new year, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell presented the organization’s trustees with the direction that will guide Lifeway into the next decade.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.